What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it really?
Oct 12, 2020 · For other indications of GI bleeding, make an appointment with your health care provider. Causes Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur either in the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract. It can …
Blood thinners in combination increase bleeding risk, Mayo study finds
Aug 5, 2019 · Gastrointestinal bleeding is a common side effect for many blood-thinning medications. But new Mayo Clinic research finds that risk is amplified when patients receive more than one blood …
Mayo Clinic study provides clarity on use of anticoagulants in ...
Jun 3, 2021 · Dr. Wysokinski says that in the randomized clinical trial with rivaroxaban, a safety analysis of patients treated with this blood thinner identified four major bleeding events that occurred among …
Lower GI Problems Plague Many With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mayo …
Apr 3, 2012 · The incidence of upper GI problems in rheumatoid arthritis patients declined over the years but was still higher in that group: 2.9 for every 100 person years compared with 1.7 in non …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: ‘Watermelon stomach’ isn’t what you might think
Jan 11, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with internal bleeding in her stomach, a condition that her doctor told her is sometimes called “watermelon stomach.” Can you …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: New technique for prostate biopsies virtually ...
Nov 19, 2019 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband had an MRI that showed an abnormal spot on his prostate. The last time he had a prostate biopsy, he got a severe urinary tract infection, which led to …
Common Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Severe GI Problems
ROCHESTER, Minn. — June 21, 2012. Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal …
Anticoagulant Risk Explored - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jan 30, 2017 · Internal bleeding is a major concern for patients who need blood-thinning medication to reduce the risk of a stroke. A recent study, published in the journal Gastroenterology, which …
Exploring the link between the gut and multiple sclerosis
Feb 21, 2017 · Could the bacteria in a person’s digestive system provide a clue about whether he or she may develop multiple sclerosis? This is a question that Mayo Clinic researchers asked when trying to …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Dec 24, 2024 · Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually impacts the gastrointestinal tract. Learn more about IBD.