Prednisone and gi bleed
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He put her on more Metrozindale, Prednisone and something for her gut. But then she started to bleed from the tip of the ears. The vet said it was vasculitis and he tested her for tick titers. But the tick titers have come back negative. What could possibly be wrong with this poor dog? What other diagnostics should be run?
The back pain is so bad that I have trouble walking and sleeping. My GI has run all the test and found nothing and is not sure if it is related to the UC however when the back pain gets the area of my colitis also flares up. Does anyone know if this back pain can be associated with the Colitis? Or has anyone had this symptom before? Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated since I couldn't get any answers from the hospital GI team.
Previcox and Prednisone should not be given together. This combination increases the danger of gastrointestinal ulceration and other problems which can be dangerous.
Benadryl should be safe, but it can rarely cause breathing problems. Prednisone can also cause increased panting.
Previcox can be safely used with Tramadol (another analgesic), if the Previcox is insufficient alone.
Put your dog on 5mg. of Pepcid twice daily to try and prevent GI issues. Pepcid is available over the counter.
liver disease all can cause weakness and fatigue. Anxiety and depression can also cause generalized weakness and fatigue. Take a balanced diet and take adequate rest. A clinical examination and work up for above mentioned causes may be helpful See a pyhsician.He may further refer you to a specialist depending on the clinical examination findings. Do keep me posted.
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When reported bleeding to PCP, told call insurance for GI Dr. Insurance company sent me to ER. ER did CT w/ contrast. Found I have hyperemia of rectal sigmoid colon. I still had to push for Colonoscopy. Still bleeding after 5 days of 50mg prednisone. Preliminary diagnosis proctocolitis. I'm concerned, what is going on?
I HAVE HAD LUPUS SINCE THE AGE OF 15 AND I AM NOW 25- MY LUPUS HAS BEEN IN REMISSION FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS NOW, BUT I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PERSISTENT VOMITING AND DIARRHEA FOR THE PAST 2 MNTHS. i HAVE BROUGHT IT UP TO MY DR AND HE STATES THAT MANY PEOPLE WITH LUPUS CAN DEVELOP STOMACH ULCERS, ESPECIALLY IN MY CASE, SINCE I HAVE TAKEN PREDNISONE FOR 10 YEARS+.
If bleeding/ hemorrhage is suspected as a cause, further investigation to look at the cause of bleeding can be planned. For GI bleeding upper and lower GI endoscopies may be suggested as primary investigations. I would suggest discussing the situation and the suggested management plan in detail with your treating doctor.
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This is important as it can damage your liver very quickly. The treatment is normally prednisone and an immunosuppressive drug called azathioprine (Imuran). Normally you would start out with prednisone of up to 60 mg daily and azathioprine of 100 mg daily to saturate the liver, then gradually reduce the doseage. Remission normally occurs in 80% of the cases. Sometimes it takes up to two years.
Just had cataract surgery due to the prednisone (recovering very well). I am so upset over the stomach pains and the diarrhea.I did take a Phayzme to help, but I think it did more damage than help. When the spasms occur I can not even sit down or lay down. Any clues as to what might be the problem? What should I do? Previously when I mentioned this to my doctor she always just said my expanding middle section (abdomen is due to my prednisone). Please give me some advice. Thanks.
I did have a few experiences with sudden bleeding. Before I started on the prednisone, I had open, draining cysts that stayed open and draining and showed no signs of healing. Perhaps this was because of the dressing I was wrapping the breast in each each day (I thought I was doing the right thing and I still I think so).
My wife was diagnosed as colitis and the doc suggested using prednisone. She is now 16-week pregnency. We are worried about the effects on Kids. Does anyone have similar experience and give us some suggestion? Thanks a lot.
He was taken to the vet that evening and given a vitamin k and prednisone shot and re-hydrated. They have had him on doxycyline and prednisone tablets since then and before we give him those, he is given a carifate tablet to soothe his stomach. He seemed to be doing well until yesterday (November 6) when he has started to throw up blood again (dark red) and won't eat and has no energy.
Approx 1 yr ago, she had an upper GI bleed (dark stool) and required several units of blood. She was taken off Coumadin and stroked; symptoms . She was treated within 30 minutes with intravenous TPA, with near 100% recovery. Coumadin was restarted. 11 months later, Mom experienced trace bright red blood with diarrhea. INR/PT within normal range, and blood count was good. She was admitted and diagnosed with colitis.
My husband has been having moderate abdominal pain since Sunday night after a BM. He went to the ER where they did a CT scan and bloodwork (WBC, RBC, electrolytes, etc), in which everything was normal. He was discharged home. He was taking prednisone 10mg TID since that Saturday am (now d/c), so the hospital thought maybe the pain was due to the steroids. However, now being Thursday, he's still in pain. He said the pain was a 10 on Monday, and is now a 6.
The hematologist wants to watch my labs weekly for six more weeks, get me completely off prednisone, and keep an eye on my platelets, then talk about an upper GI. Three different opinions from each doctor. I am going to go with watching labs weekly for six weeks. Your thoughts? Thank you!
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If your stools are dark and you taste blood in mouth and the taste has altered, then your reflux is not under control. Also you have an active GI bleed either in food pipe or stomach or first part of intestine. If neglected, this can turn serious. Omeprazole alone is not helping you. You will need a combination of acid and reflux reducing drugs. Also some life style changes you will need to follow. Avoid heavy meals and eat frequent small meals.
blood in stools, also known as melaena and indicates the presence of blood (oxidized haemoglobin) from an upper GI bleed. Causes could be infections, inflammation, gastric/ GI ulcers, oesophageal varices, GI growths/ polyps, a-v malformations, varices, diverticulosis, fistulas, fissures, AV malformation, GI ischaemia and necrosis, bleeding disorders etc. Without further evaluation it would be difficult to differentiate between the causes.
An endoscopy and colonoscopy were performed and both were negative. No further GI studies were done, and I was discharged. While in the hospital, my blood values showed very low WBC and low neutrophils. I was referred to a hemotologist who has monitored me since then. All my blood counts since June 2009 have shown the same results, low wbc and low neutrophils (absolute). Otherwise, I have been healthy with no increase in infections.
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