Medical Treatment

Regardless of the source of bleeding, treatment of significant blood loss will begin by stabilizing your condition.

• Initially, oxygen will be given and your heart will be monitored. An IV will be started to administer fluids and for a possible blood transfusion.

• Further treatment options will depend on the suspected source of bleeding. It is quite likely that a specialist such as a general surgeon, gastroenterologist, or colorectal surgeon will become involved in the treatment plan.

• Admission to the hospital is required when a marked amount of blood loss has occurred, if bleeding has not stopped, or if your vital signs have not become normal.