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lovesfarms said:
@microchick -does the term bleeder mean anything to you? They put clips in DH esophagus to stop the bleeding from the Mallory Weiss tear last week. He was under the care of his own GI (treated very well in the hospital). The GI admitted him for failure to thrive and they found the tear and more ulcers in the esophagus. Kept him till Fri when they were sure he was eating. He was feeling better, still extreme fatigue.
I just came home now from the ER because he was passing a lot of blood. They called it a bleeder. Not sure if it's an ulcer... Past midnight and I'm ER weary. We waited 4 hours to see a Dr. Lots of sick people.
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I hope the doctors can get a handle on this soon. It seems to have been going on way too long. Both of you must be worn smooth out. I'll keep you both in my prayers.
 
lovesfarms said:
@microchick -does the term bleeder mean anything to you? They put clips in DH esophagus to stop the bleeding from the Mallory Weiss tear last week. He was under the care of his own GI (treated very well in the hospital). The GI admitted him for failure to thrive and they found the tear and more ulcers in the esophagus. Kept him till Fri when they were sure he was eating. He was feeling better, still extreme fatigue.
I just came home now from the ER because he was passing a lot of blood. They called it a bleeder. Not sure if it's an ulcer... Past midnight and I'm ER weary. We waited 4 hours to see a Dr. Lots of sick people.
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I'm so sorry. Usually saying 'bleeder' or 'bleed' is associated with a blood vessel that has ruptured. What the cause of the blood vessel to rupture is is something you are going to have to pry out of the doctor.

My mother had a bleed from an ulcer in her stomach. She passed a lot of blood so where was his bleed from? Stomach or bowel or small intestine and what was the cause? A new tear or a new ulcer?

You both have been through so much and although I haven't 'seen' him I imagine his physical condition is very fragile.

You do know that you can always ask to see his chart and read the reports yourself. Those notes and reports belong to him and if you have disclosure through HIPPA you also.

But back to the original question a 'bleeder' usually means that he is bleeding from a compromised blood vessel or area be it from a vein, capillary or artery.

Prayers are with you both. I know you are exhausted. Please consider making a list of questions for the doctor when you see him. As tired as you are and as stressed as you are don't trust your memory to 'remember' everything. :hugsX2

Morning everyone. Woke up to a roaring thunderstorm this morning at 5 AM. Dogs were howling, thunder was crashing wind was blowing rain was pouring...gee that sounds like a song. Anyway. Told the dogs not in this lifetime were they going out in the middle of this and went back to sleep.

Up to 91 again today. They say the weather will break over the weekend with cooler temps but till then, 90s and storms. Sounds like summer wind down is going out with a bang!
 

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