A Case of Gastrointestinal Bleeding after a Snake Bite / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 443-448, 2011.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-152861
ABSTRACT
The clinical presentation of snake bites varies greatly. Symptoms range from only bite marks to muscle spasms, paralysis, altered mental status, and muscle weakness. In severe cases, symptoms may include life threatening coagulopathy or gastrointestinal bleeding owing to increased vascular permeability. In this report, the patient presented with massive gastrointestinal bleeding after a snake bite and recovered with conservative treatment.
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Main subject:
Paralysis
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Snake Bites
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Snakes
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Spasm
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Bites and Stings
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Capillary Permeability
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Muscle Weakness
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
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Hemorrhage
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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