The Mallory-Weis syndrome is a severe problem caused to the mucous membrane in the gastrointestinal junction. The mucous membrane is a small lining where the esophagus connects the stomach. The problem occurs when the mucous membrane tears and causes severe bleeding. The problem can occur in both adults as well as children.
Causes of Mallory-Weis Syndrome:
The main cause of Mallory-Weis syndrome is the injury caused to the mucous membrane. Following are some of the other causes of Mallory-Weis syndrome:
Excessive drinking of alcohol
Unhygienic diet and eating disorders
Drug interactions
Side-effects of several medications
Increase in abdominal pressure usually caused due to lifting heavy weights
Complications of endoscopy
Colorectal cancer
Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease
Colon polyps
Hiatus hernia
The prolonged vomiting, severe coughing, retching, intestinal infections, stomach cancers, stomach ulcers, anal fissures, and the blood vessel abnormalities are some of the other common causes of Mallory-Weis syndrome.
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