Mallory-Weiss Syndrome - Medtick
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

What is it?

A condition marked by a tear in the mucous membrane, or inner lining, where the esophagus meets the stomach.

  • Most tears heal within 7 to 10 days without treatment, but Mallory-Weiss tears can cause significant bleeding, surgery may be required if the tear does not heal.

Cause

  • Severe or prolonged vomiting
  • Trauma to the chest or abdomen
  • severe or prolonged hiccups
  • Intense coughing
  • Heavy lifting or straining
  • Gastritis- which is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach
  • Hiatal hernia, which occurs when part of your stomach pushes through part of your diaphragm
  • Bulimia
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Liver disease

Medication

Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
  • Blood in your vomit?
  • Bowel movements which has blood (rectal bleeding)?
  • Material that looks like coffee grounds in your vomit?
  • Dark, tarry bowel movements?
  • Pain in your upper abdomen or your back?
  • Shortness of breath/breathing difficulties?
  • General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
  • Balance and dizziness?
  • Pale skin?
  • Involuntary retching?
  • Person may cry and pull knees to chest?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

This condition can be with or lead to:

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Detailed Information

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