Other Names : Gastro-esophageal laceration syndrome
What is Mallory-weiss Syndrome ? Mallory-Weiss syndrome refers to bleeding from tears in the mucosa at the junction of the stomach and esophagus.
Cause(s) :
Severe alcoholism
Retching (reverse movement of food in stomach)
Obstruction of gastric outlet
Hiatal hernia
Inflammation of stomach and intestine
Infection of stomach and intestine
Volvulus or malrotation of stomach and intestine pathways
Pregnancy - due to persistent vomiting and retching in the first trimester of pregnancy
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Disease of the biliary tract like gallstones and cholecystitis
Increased intracranial pressure may cause vomiting leading to the tear in the mucosal lining
Symptoms :
Blood in vomit
Melena (black coloured feces associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding)
Dizziness and syncope, due to severe vomiting and dehydration
Abdominal pain and heartburn
Diagnosis and Tests :
Endoscopy of the GI tract
Specialist to consult : Gastroenterology
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