mallory-weiss tear…

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digestive system, mallory-weiss tear, stomach, stomach lining, mucosal lacerations, gastroesophageal junction, a mallory-weiss tear occurs, in the mucous membrane, esophagus connects, stomach, causing bleeding, mallory-weiss tears, forceful, prolonged vomiting, coughing, epileptic convulsions, tear followed by vomiting bright red blood, by passing blood, in the stool, condition that leads to violent, lengthy bouts of coughing, vomiting, cause these tears, incidence is 4 in 100, 000 people, vomiting blood, bright red, bloody stools, egd, esophagogastroduodenoscopy showing a tear, bleeding, cbc possibly showing low hematocrit, tear, heals in, 10 days, special treatment, surgery is rarely required, prescription antacids, proton pump inhibitors, h2 blockers, blood loss has been great, blood transfusions necessary, excessive bleeding, treated by using an endoscope, egd, bleeding stops, specific treatment, a few hours, recurrent bleeding is uncommon, outcome is expected to be good, hemorrhage, loss of blood, begin vomiting blood, pass bloody stools, measures to relieve vomiting, coughing, reduce risk, excessive alcohol use.