Angioectasias are the little, delicate blood vessels which occur in the mucous membrane of your stomach or intestines. It has thin walls that may break or leak resulting into gastro intestinal bleeding. Whether you have been experiencing any overt symptoms or not, these lesions are frequently found in the endoscopic examination.
Early on, angioectasias may not cause any noticeable signs. As bleeding develops over time, you might experience:
The exact cause of angioectasias isn't always clear, but several factors can increase your risk:
Combining patient-oriented care with both advanced diagnostics and therapy of angioectasias and other Angioectasia-associated GI bleeding complications, we practice them at GastroDoxs in Katy. We have an established group of professionals who can conduct endoscopy on-site, provide individual care plans, which may include endoscopic therapy, iron management, or medications and follow-up to make sure that your iron level and overall health are brought back to normal levels. Are you willing to move on to relief? You should make an appointment to GastroDoxs in Katy right now and receive the answer and attention that you need.
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Angioectasia of the colon consists of delicate small blood vessels located on the lining of the colon. These vessels can bleed gradually, causing unexplained anemia or blood in the stool.
Such fragile vessels can be visualized and sometimes treated immediately during endoscopic procedures—either colonoscopy or upper endoscopy—where the fragile vessels may be observed directly.
Yes. Angioectasias may cause chronic bleeding, eventually resulting in iron-deficiency anemia, which is characterized by fatigue, weakness, and low blood count on laboratory reports.
Angioectasias are painless in most cases. The primary concern is bleeding, not pain.
Angioectasias can be incidentally detected when investigating low iron levels or occult blood in the stool, even if no symptoms are present.
Treatment usually involves endoscopic methods such as argon plasma coagulation, clipping, or injection during a scope procedure to prevent or stop bleeding.
Most patients are discharged the same day of the procedure and usually recover within a day or two. Hemoglobin levels are monitored afterward.
Yes. Recurrence is possible, which is why follow-up visits and repeat endoscopies are recommended to monitor and manage any new or persistent lesions.
Although usually not life-threatening, untreated bleeding may lead to severe anemia, weakness, and in some cases, the need for blood transfusion.
GastroDoxs in Katy provides high-quality care for patients with GI bleeding, including emergency evaluation, endoscopic treatment, individualized care plans, and ongoing support for patients experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding.
