Mallory-Weiss syndrome during colonoscopy prep
Yesterday I started taking the bowel prep medication before my colonoscopy. The first dose went completely fine — I felt okay and finished the cleansing process without any problems.
In the morning I had to take the second dose, but this time I started feeling nauseous and had strong gagging/vomiting urges. After about 20–30 minutes, I suddenly vomited blood. I went to the emergency room immediately. They did a gastric lavage, and there was a LOT of blood. Honestly, it was terrifying.
They ran blood tests, an ultrasound, X-rays, and then an endoscopy).That’s when they told me I had Mallory-Weiss syndrome with two small tears, each about 5x5 mm. They prescribed treatment and sent me home, and that’s basically the whole story.
That’s weird, but I feel completely fine, no nausea or pain. Nothing
Has anyone else experienced something like this? I’m honestly still really shaken and scared.