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gavriela

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bleeding vessels stomach -- AVM Posted: 03-11-08 20:35pm


During two tests that my sister just had (Colonoscopy and Endoscopy), these conditions were found: Prolapsed rectum; 3 blood vessels doing a slow bleed in her stomach, proctitis, an ulcer on the rectum, and something with a really long name, but with the initials AVM. I do not know what that is. I would like to know more about what these conditions will mean in the long run. My sister is 62, small, slim, and until she began having problems about 3 years ago, quite healthy. Lots of vitality. She is in the hospital now, due to a catatonic state from which she could not be roused--at least for 36 hours. She is now speaking, and knows where she is, etc. The more information I have, the better.

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Posted: 03-16-08 22:51pm


An AVM is an arteriovenus malformation. This is where the vessels are in a knotted up ball, like tangled yarn. They usually are congenital. Some people have no ill effects from an AVM but many people learn about it due to bleeding from the AVM. It can be treated with surgery. I do not know if there are currently any new treatment options for an AVM. Are you able to have a discussion with the doctor? The doctor can tell you what the options for treatment are.

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