Oesophageal pain

[theoldboiler]

Asking for some advice as it is always the bleddy weekend when things may be going wrong! I have cirrhosis with varices and some minor ascites. I had a major oesophageal bleed last month, bluntly vomming loads of blood and was blue lighted and treated very well with some emergency banding, I think two varices. It didn't hurt at all and I had no warning beforehand, felt fine. Starting last night I have discomfort in my oesophagus and some difficulty swallowing, still feel fine but something isn't right. Is this an emergency needing urgent treatment or can it wait until Monday when I can chase for an endoscopy?

[AyrshireK]

Have you been put on a Proton Pump Inhibitor medication (like Omeprazole, Lansoprazole) to protect your oesophagus from acid reflux? Have you noticed any change in your stool colour that might indicate a potential oozing bleed i.e. stools going darker/black/tarry/sticky.

My hubby was bleeding for weeks and it showed up in stools (which he ignored) until he like you had a massive hematemesis (vomming blood) and he was found he had 7 burst varices on endoscopy. If you have blood in your stool together with the oesophageal symptoms I wouldn't mess about and would get to A&E.

Might be worth a phonecall to NHS 111 or your local out of hours service to run it past them in light of your previous bleed.

Katie

[theoldboiler in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks Katie, am on omeprazole and beta blocker for the varices. No sign of bloody stools as I like your husband ignored that last time until all hell broke loose!

[AyrshireK in reply to theoldboiler]

I'd give the NHS helpline a ring to see what they say, in light of you having a previous bleed they might want you checking over.

Katie

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Hi theoldboiler, it's impossible to know exactly what is wrong but to echo the advice given, if you are worried please phone NHS111 and as you know, any bleeding is an emergency and warrants 999.Take care and I hope you feel better soon,

Trust10 x