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How is upper g.i. tract bleeding related to type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetes ketoacidosis


How is upper g.i. tract bleeding related to type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetes ketoacidosis?

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its not except for the fact diabetics heal slowly
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It is not in any way
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What can cause bleeding in the esophagus? * Gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD, backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus) can cause esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus), leading to esophageal bleeding. * Liver cirrhosis can cause esophageal varices (enlarged veins) at the lower end of the esophagus. Varices can rupture, causing massive bleeding. * Mallory-Weiss syndrome (tears in the lining of the esophagus) can cause esophageal bleeding. Potential causes of Mallory-Weiss syndrome include: o Prolonged Vomiting (the most common cause) o Coughing o Hiatal Hernia o Childbirth What can cause bleeding in the stomach? Inflammation of the stomach ("gastritis") and/or stomach ulcers can cause bleeding. Potential causes of stomach inflammation/ulcers include: * Alcohol * Aspirin (or aspirin-containing medications) * Other Medications Other potential causes of stomach bleeding include: * Benign (noncancerous) stomach tumors * Stomach cancer What can cause bleeding in the small intestine? Ulcers in the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) are the most common cause of bleeding in the upper digestive tract. What can cause bleeding in the colon or the rectum? Bleeding may arise from: * Hemorrhoids * Intestinal Polyps (benign growths on on the intestinal lining) * Colorectal Cancer * Inflammation as a result of: o Intestinal Infection o Ulcerative Colitis o Crohn's Disease * Diverticulosis * Age-related abnormalities in the blood vessels of the large intestine
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