Case Report
Year: 2023 | Month: June | Volume: 10 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 553-556
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230668
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome with Oesophageal Tear: A Case Report
Merlin Maria Wilson
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Bapuji Pharmacy College, Shamanur Road, S.S Layout, Davangere- 577004, Karnataka
ABSTRACT
A 67-year-old male patient presented to the hospital with complaints of mild-grade fever, gradually progressive cough, and frequent episodes of vomiting. The initial diagnosis was acute gastritis with severe dehydration. The patient had a medical history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) for 2 years and Hypertension (HTN) for 20 years, for which he was already receiving treatment. Due to continuous bleeding, an urgent endoscopy was performed, revealing a linear tear in the mucous membrane of the oesophageal region, leading to a diagnosis of Mallory-Weiss Syndrome (MWS). The patient was treated with antibiotics, antipyretics, antiemetics, and antacids. Subsequently, The patient was symptomatically improved, leading to his discharge from the hospital.
Keywords: Mallory Weiss Syndrome (MWS), Hypertension (HTN), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
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