TO FIND OUT THE ETIOLOGY OF LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BLEEDING IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Dr Said Ali Shah Fellow Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi Author
  • Brigadier Shamama Hasan Head of the Department Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi Author
  • Dr Salman Ibrahim Fellow Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi Author
  • Dr Naurin Ali Fellow Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi Author
  • Dr Adnan Fellow Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Combined Military Hospital Rawalpindi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65035/bm0bnz84

Keywords:

Lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding, pediatric patients

Abstract

Background: Lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding (LGIB) is a clinical condition in children that belongs to a wide range of etiologies. Good patient outcomes are achieved through early diagnosis and proper management. This study was done to examine the potential causes of LGIB in children presenting to a tertiary care hospital.

Objective: This study aims to identify and analyze the causes of lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding among children.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study that was conducted from 1st October 2024 to 31st March, 2025 at the Pediatric Gastroenterology Unit, a tertiary care hospital, in Rawalpindi. LGIB-affected symptomatic pediatric patients were utilized, and history, physical examination, blood tests, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and imaging were deemed the approach to diagnosis.

Results: The discussed paper identified inflammatory bowel disease (35%) and infectious gastroenteritis (30%) as the most common causes of LGIB. Other major causes were vascular malformations and Meckel's diverticulum.

Conclusion: Etiology-specific therapy and early diagnosis can have a significant impact on pediatric LGIB outcomes. To manage effectively, a multidisciplinary approach is needed.  

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Published

2025-06-30

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review

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TO FIND OUT THE ETIOLOGY OF LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT BLEEDING IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS PRESENTING TO A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL. (2025). Journal of Medical & Health Sciences Review, 2(2). https://doi.org/10.65035/bm0bnz84