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9 Treatments for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

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2	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

2	Prescribed Medications

1	Over the Counter Medications

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The patient is resuscitated and stabilized with blood transfusions and intravenous fluids to restore the fluid and electrolyte balance. Most of the time, esophageal bleeding stops spontaneously. When bleeding does not stop, patients are treated with an injection of epinephrine (...[read article]

Tests for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

1. Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract Endoscopy An esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) test is performed to examine the lining of your esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat to your ... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
3. Endoscopy Endoscopy is a procedure that uses specialized tools to view and operate on the internal organs and vessels of your body. This allows surgeons to view problems with... More
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Medical Procedures for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

1. Blood Transfusion The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). More
2. Intravenous Fluid Replacement 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

1. Cauterization Electrocauterization is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon or doctor uses electricity to heat tissue. The purpose is to: prevent or stop bleeding after an... More
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Prescribed Medications for Mallory-Weiss Syndrome

1. epinephrine(EpiPen Auto-Injector , others...) Close EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. More
2. vasopressin(Pitressin ) 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

1. epinephrine EPINEPHRINE (ep i NEF rin) helps open up air passages and makes breathing easier for people with mild asthma. More
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