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GI Bleed Case Notes - 2026-03-03 15:28:30

  • NSAIDs reduce the protective effects of the mucosa in your muscle. This is why you get reflux when you take them.
  • The colon is very vascular. Screening for polyps happens starting 45 yo. When it’s far gone, you’ll have blood in your stool. Get screened.
  • Diverticula are “caves” in the big or small intestines. These are fucking horrifying to look at. Here, Laplace’s Law applies: pressure is inversely proportional to the diabeter of a tube. This is why the sigmoid colon is a very common site for diverticulitis! Stress on intestinal walls is a big thing. EAT FIBER (watch the sugar in the fiber bars).