Successful Injection Therapy for Bleeding Gastric Ulcer at GMH Endoscopy Centre, Wai

What is a Bleeding Gastric Ulcer?

A gastric ulcer is a sore in the stomach lining that can sometimes bleed, leading to life-threatening anemia and black stools (malena). Immediate diagnosis and treatment with endoscopy is crucial to prevent complications.

Patient Case:

At Geetanjali Multispeciality Hospital (GMH), Wai, an 80-year-old male with a history of alcoholism, liver cirrhosis, and chronic kidney disease was admitted. He presented with severe anemia (Hb 5.1) and malena.

Diagnosis & Procedure:

After stabilisation, the patient underwent a gastroscopy, which revealed multiple bleeding gastric ulcers with clots. Our expert team performed Injection Therapy with 1:10,000 Epinephrine (Adrenaline) successfully, stopping the bleeding.

Why This Matters:

Such advanced therapeutic endoscopy procedures are commonly available in metro cities. However, GMH Endoscopy Centre, Wai, is the first and only centre in Wai and nearby rural areas to provide these life-saving treatments, including:

• Gastric Ulcer Injection Therapy

• Variceal Banding

• Colonoscopy

This ensures patients get city-level endoscopic care locally, saving travel time, reducing treatment costs, and making advanced healthcare accessible in rural regions.

The availability of therapeutic endoscopy in Wai marks a major step forward in rural healthcare, ensuring patients with bleeding ulcers and other GI emergencies receive timely, expert, and affordable care.