Angiodysplasia is a condition in which fragile, dilated blood vessels form in the lining of your digestive tract. These vessels can easily break or leak, leading to bleeding or anemia. It most commonly affects the colon but can also occur in the stomach, duodenum, or small intestine. Bleeding may be slow and hidden or sudden and visible.
Many people have no symptoms at first. When signs do appear, they may include:
The exact cause of angiodysplasia is unknown, but several factors can increase your risk:
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Angiodysplasia is a condition in which fragile, abnormal blood vessels develop in the lining of the digestive tract. These vessels can break or leak, leading to bleeding or anemia.
Signs may include unexplained iron deficiency, fatigue, dizziness, or black (tarry) stools. Specialized tests such as capsule endoscopy or enteroscopy help confirm the diagnosis.
Symptoms often include dark or black stool (melena), bright red blood in the stool (hematochezia), fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting due to anemia.
Yes. While some bleeding episodes are slow and chronic, others can be sudden and severe, requiring urgent endoscopic or surgical intervention.
The ICD-10 code for angiodysplasia of the stomach and duodenum with bleeding is K31.82.
Treatment options include endoscopic therapy (plasma coagulation or clipping), iron supplementation or blood transfusions for anemia, hormone therapy in select cases, and surgery if bleeding persists.
Yes. Angiodysplasia may be asymptomatic and often is discovered incidentally during endoscopy performed for other reasons.
At GastroDoxs in Katy, our gastroenterologists specialize in diagnosing and treating angiodysplasia using the latest endoscopic tools and personalized care plans.
Recurrence is possible, which is why regular follow-up and monitoring are recommended to manage and detect any new bleeding events early.
You should consult a gastroenterology specialist if you experience unexplained anemia, blood in your stool, repeated GI bleeding episodes, or symptoms like dizziness and fatigue.
