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The tear usually heals in about 10 days without treatment. Surgery is rarely required. Drugs that suppress stomach acid (proton pump inhibitors or H2 blockers) may be given, but it is not clear if they are helpful. If blood loss has been great, blood transfusions may be necessar...[read article]
Tests for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is an examination of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, and upper duodenum with a small camera (flexible endoscope) which is ins... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope. More
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Medical Procedures for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). More
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Intravenous rehydration is the process by which sterile water solutions containing small amounts of salt or sugar are injected into the body through a tube attached... More
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Surgical Procedures for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Electrocauterization is the process of heating tissue with electricity. The procedure is frequently used to stop bleeding. More
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Prescribed Medications for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. More
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VASOPRESSIN (vas oh PRES in) is a hormone that is normally made in the body. This medicine acts to lower the amount of urine that is made and to constrict small blo... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. More
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