Question 1

what are the signs of stomach bleeding?

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Dark or red stool: Signs of stomach bleeding vary depending on how much bleeding there is and how fast. Stool may be loose and dark black, often called "tar-like", or may be more red, up to bright red for very brisk bleeding. Some people may also vomit red blood or brown, partly digested blood ("coffee grounds" vomit). Suspected blood in stool or vomit should always be promptly evaluated as it can be very dangerous.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of stomach bleeding?

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Gastric bleeding: Nausea, vomiting dark substance, abdominal pain, anemia, weakness and fatigue. The symptoms depend on the amount of bleed.

Question 3

i've been taking naproxen 500mg 2x daily for 6 months for tmjd. does this med cause fatigue and general malaise with no signs of stomach bleeding ?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Naprosyn (naproxen) can cause microscopic bleeding that you do not feel. So you could be anemic this should be checked out. Tmj effects the quality of your sleep which will make you tired. Also naprosyn (naproxen) can affect kidney function which may have multiple effects as well. It sounds like you're due for re-evaluation.

Question 4

what can cause stomach bleeding?

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Ulcer: If you are having stomach bleeding you need medical help.  How do you know its bleeding?  Are you vomiting blood or blood in bowel movement? 
Bleeding can be caused by peptic ulcer, acid reflux (severe), anti-inflammatories, varicose veins in the esophogas, cancer of stomach esophogas or intestine did you throw up or cough blood? It might be coming from your lungs then.

Question 5

what does stomach bleeding suggest?

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Several possibilitie: Commonly stomach bleeding can come from ulcers, drugs that are abrasive to the lining of the stomach, excessive alcohol consumption or cancerous or non cancerous tumors.  It's very important to have any symptoms of bleeding from the stomach to your physician right away.

Question 6

what is the workup for stomach bleeding?

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Gastrotenterology: Usually would see a gastroenterology specialist and have an upper GI endoscopy procedure to look in your stomach and do a biopsy if indicated.

Question 7

what are the common causes of stomach bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Iatrogenic gastritis: Medications such as asa or ibuprofin are probably the commonest causes, but many others have been implicated.  Then there are the peptic ulcer problems and h. Pylori-associated conditions.  In drinkers, you have to consider bleeding varices in the stomach and/or esophagus.

Question 8

how can i tell if i have internal stomach bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Doctor's help: It would be difficult on your own without proper testing. Maybe would see vomiting of blood or dark back foul smelling blood in the bowel movement. Otherwise would need blood test to check for anemia, and gastroenterologist for possible endoscopy.

Question 9

what. will happen if stomach bleeding is not treated?

Accepted Answer

Can be fatal: Stomach bleeding can be fatal if not treated depending on severity, location, etc. It can also be treated depending again on a number or factors and of course rapid medical care.

Question 10

in the instructions of the medicine it said that it can cause stomach bleeding when there is overdose. should i still take?

Accepted Answer

You can take the: Medication if it was prescribed for you - just don't take an overdose. An overdose is when you take more the correct amount of a medication. That can often make one ill. Take care.

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