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Suggest Treatment For Small Bowel Erosions Leading To Anemia

I have just received results of video endoscopy - 2 small bowel erosions probably bleeding causing my anaemia 9.2. Also angiectasia. Info and usual treatment please. Thanks. Lyn *I am 5.2 . Weigh 15st 9lbs. Age 61. *Hysterectomy age 33 due to excessive blood loss. Blood count 7 - Blood tranfusion. *Type 2 diabetic - 10years. *Current problems for many years, have been seeing Gastroenterologist since 2005. (frequent loose stools *Recurrent depression - controlled with Sertraline 200mgs. Medication:- Amitriptyline - for bowel probs Sertraline Lisinopril Metformin aspirin Atenolol Omeprazole folic Acid B12 injections simvastatin Tramadol - for back pain. I have also just been prescribed A 2nd statin A 2nd for diabetes Iron tabs.
Tue, 20 Feb 2018
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Hello dear Lybrate user , hi

Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Treatment should be focused on

@ control of bowel erosions with PPI , dietary modifications .
@ hemoglobin build up with iron therapy , diet rich in iron sources as
green leafy veg , cereals
@ regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA to build up immunity .

Hope this clears your query .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .

Dr.Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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Suggest Treatment For Small Bowel Erosions Leading To Anemia

Hello dear Lybrate user , hi Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Treatment should be focused on @ control of bowel erosions with PPI , dietary modifications . @ hemoglobin build up with iron therapy , diet rich in iron sources as green leafy veg , cereals @ regular walking in fresh air , exercises , YOGA to build up immunity . Hope this clears your query . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care . Dr.Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )