Colonic Angiodysplasia

Colonic angiodysplasia is degenerative vascular ectasia of colon (cecum/right colon), common in elderly/Heyde syndrome, presenting with intermittent lower GI bleeding/anemia. Treatment: endoscopic ablation (argon plasma coagulation/clip); hormonal therapy/estrogen in refractory; treat bleeding (transfusion); surgery if severe/refractory; rule out other bleeding sources; treat aortic stenosis if Heyde; follow-up colonoscopy; iron supplementation for anemia.

Common Symptoms

Intermittent lower GI bleeding; anemia; in elderly; cecum/right colon

Causes and Pathogenesis

Degenerative vascular ectasia causes fragile vessels and bleeding.

Treatment

Endoscopic ablation; treat bleeding; surgery if severe; iron supplementation

Preventive Measures

Regular colonoscopy; treat aortic stenosis.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.