{"id":40052,"date":"2025-01-09T12:50:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T12:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=40052"},"modified":"2025-01-16T14:29:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T14:29:56","slug":"bleeding-ulcer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2025\/01\/09\/bleeding-ulcer\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleeding Ulcer"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered-I.mp3\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered-I.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered-I.mp4\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered-I.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered.mp3\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered.mp4\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-0.mp3\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-0.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-0.mp4\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-0.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-I.mp3\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-I.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-I.mp4\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-I.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/Bleeding-Ulcer-Intro.mp3\"> Bleeding-Ulcer-Intro.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>\nBleeding ulcer&#8230;<br \/>\nAre you sure?<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 1]<br \/>\nNot succeeding<br \/>\nInternal bleeding<br \/>\nA gnawing pain<br \/>\nCaused by your strain<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nPerforation<br \/>\n(Obstruction)<br \/>\nBlack, tarry stool<br \/>\n(Playing the fool)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nBleeding ulcer&#8230;<br \/>\nAre you sure?<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 2]<br \/>\nVomiting blood<br \/>\nNip it in the bud<br \/>\nExcess stomach acid<br \/>\nDid what you did<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nPerforation<br \/>\n(Obstruction)<br \/>\nBlack, tarry stool<br \/>\n(Playing the fool)<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nBleeding ulcer&#8230;<br \/>\nAre you sure?<br \/>\nBleeding ulcer&#8230;<br \/>\nSure I&#8217;m sore<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nPerforation<br \/>\n(Obstruction)<br \/>\nBlack, tarry stool<br \/>\n(Playing the fool)<\/p>\n<p>[Outro]<br \/>\nBleeding ulcer&#8230;<br \/>\nAre you sure?<br \/>\nBleeding ulcer&#8230;<br \/>\nSure I&#8217;m sore<\/p>\n<p>A SCIENCE NOTE<br \/>\nA <strong>bleeding ulcer<\/strong> is a type of <strong>peptic ulcer<\/strong> where an open sore in the lining of the stomach, duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), or esophagus erodes into a blood vessel, causing bleeding. It is a serious medical condition that can lead to complications if not treated promptly.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bleeding ulcers typically result from factors that weaken the protective lining of the stomach or duodenum, such as:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)<\/strong> infection:\n<ul>\n<li>This bacteria disrupts the mucus layer that protects the stomach lining, leading to irritation and ulcer formation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Medications like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen can damage the stomach lining when taken long-term or in high doses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excess Stomach Acid<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Conditions like <strong>Zollinger-Ellison syndrome<\/strong> or chronic stress may lead to increased acid production, contributing to ulcers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol Consumption<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive alcohol intake irritates and erodes the stomach lining, increasing the risk of bleeding ulcers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoking<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Smoking interferes with the stomach&#8217;s ability to heal and exacerbates ulcer formation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trauma or Surgery<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Physical stress from severe illness, injury, or surgery can sometimes lead to ulcers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>While a bleeding ulcer shares many symptoms with regular ulcers, additional signs indicate internal bleeding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General Symptoms<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Burning or gnawing pain in the upper abdomen.<\/li>\n<li>Nausea or vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Feeling bloated or full.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Symptoms of Bleeding<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vomiting blood<\/strong> (may appear bright red or resemble coffee grounds).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black, tarry stools<\/strong> (melena), caused by digested blood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fatigue<\/strong> or weakness, often from blood loss.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pale skin<\/strong> or symptoms of anemia (e.g., shortness of breath, dizziness).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If untreated, a bleeding ulcer can lead to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Severe blood loss<\/strong>: May require blood transfusions or immediate medical intervention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perforation<\/strong>: The ulcer can create a hole in the stomach or intestinal wall, leading to a life-threatening infection (peritonitis).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obstruction<\/strong>: Scar tissue from the ulcer may block food passage, causing vomiting and weight loss.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>From the album &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/tag\/blood-and-guts\/\">Blood and Guts<\/a>&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/Daniel\/\">Daniel<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/global_warming\/\">The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/IX\/\">MegaEpix Enormous<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered-I.mp3 Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered-I.mp4 Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered.mp3 Bleeding-Ulcer-Remastered.mp4 Bleeding-Ulcer-0.mp3 Bleeding-Ulcer-0.mp4 Bleeding-Ulcer-I.mp3 Bleeding-Ulcer-I.mp4 Bleeding-Ulcer-Intro.mp3 [Intro] Bleeding ulcer&#8230; Are you sure? [Verse 1] Not succeeding Internal bleeding A gnawing pain Caused by your strain [Chorus] Perforation (Obstruction) Black, tarry stool (Playing the fool) [Bridge] Bleeding ulcer&#8230; Are you sure? 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