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Approach to minimal bright red blood per rectum in adults
The term minimal bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR) is used in this topic to indicate small amounts of red blood on toilet paper after wiping or a few drops of blood in the toilet bowl after defecation.
Patient education: Blood in the stool (rectal bleeding) in adults ...
INTRODUCTION It can be scary to see blood in the toilet or when you wipe after a bowel movement. Fortunately, most of the causes of rectal bleeding are not life-threatening; common causes include hemorrhoids and anal fissures, which are discussed below. However, the only way to be certain of the cause is to be evaluated by a health care provider. This article will discuss when to seek help for ...
Etiology of lower gastrointestinal bleeding in adults - UpToDate
INTRODUCTION Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) historically was defined as blood loss originating from a site distal to the ligament of Treitz (thus, including both small and large bowel) [1]. Although the broader definition of LGIB includes small bowel sources, the clinical presentation, management, and outcomes of small bowel bleeding are generally distinct from bleeding from colonic ...
Overview of the postpartum period: Normal physiology and ... - UpToDate
INTRODUCTION The postpartum period, also known as the puerperium and the "fourth trimester," refers to the weeks after birth when the physiologic changes related to pregnancy return to the nonpregnant state. In addition to physiologic changes and medical issues that may arise during this period, obstetric health care providers should be aware of the mental health needs of the postpartum mother ...
Management of warfarin-associated bleeding or ... - UpToDate
Comprehensive guide on managing warfarin-associated bleeding and elevated INR, covering risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
Recent portal vein thrombosis in adults: Clinical features ... - UpToDate
This webpage discusses clinical features, diagnosis, and management of recent portal vein thrombosis in adults.
Approach to acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults
This webpage provides guidance on evaluating and managing acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding in adults, including hemodynamic assessment, resuscitation, and diagnostic studies.
Anal fissure: Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, prevention
INTRODUCTION Anal fissure is one of the most common benign anorectal diseases and one of the most common causes of anal pain and anal bleeding. The pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prevention of primary sporadic anal fissure are discussed in this topic, while the medical and surgical treatment is presented in other topics. (See "Anal fissure: Medical management" and "Anal ...
Patient education: Anal fissure (Beyond the Basics) - UpToDate
ANAL FISSURE OVERVIEW An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus, the opening where feces are excreted. The tear typically extends into a circular ring of muscle called the internal anal sphincter (figure 1). The fissure is described as acute if it has been present for less than six weeks or chronic if present for more than six weeks. Once a fissure develops, the internal anal ...
Approach to acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding in adults
Comprehensive guide on evaluating and managing acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding in adults, including causes, symptoms, and recommended diagnostic approaches.
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