Angiarrhagie is a medical term used to describe the occurrence of bleeding from blood vessels of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a condition characterized by the presence of bloody stools or rectal bleeding, resulting from the rupture or damage of blood vessels in the gastrointestinal system. The term "angiarrhagie" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "angi," which means blood vessel, and "rhagie," which means rupture or hemorrhage.
Angiarrhagie can be caused by various factors, including trauma, inflammation, infection, or underlying medical conditions affecting the blood vessels of the gastrointestinal tract. These conditions may include gastrointestinal ulcers, diverticulosis, inflammatory bowel disease, vascular abnormalities, or tumors.
The symptoms of angiarrhagie usually manifest as bright red or dark red blood in the stool, or bleeding from the rectum. In some cases, patients may also experience accompanying symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, or a feeling of incomplete bowel emptying.
The diagnosis of angiarrhagie usually involves a thorough medical history assessment, physical examination, and further investigations such as blood tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, or imaging studies like CT scans or angiograms.
Treatment of angiarrhagie depends on the underlying cause and severity of the bleeding. It may include conservative management, such as the administration of intravenous fluids and blood transfusions, or more invasive interventions, such as endoscopic procedures or surgery, to control and treat the bleeding source.
Overall, angiarrhagie refers to gastrointestinal bleeding caused by the rupture or damage of blood vessels, and its diagnosis and management involve identifying and treating the underlying cause while addressing the symptoms and complications associated with this condition.
