my grandma just went to the hospital WHATS WRONG?

Question

she's 67
and she just started bleeding in her private area!! and now she won't stop

(no jokes about PMS)
BUT WHAT COULD IT BE
please tell me

Answer 1

Remember, dear, I am not a doctor. But it can be many things,it could be that she needs a hysterectomy, because of her age something inside started bleeding and usually if they take her ovaries and all those things out she will be OK. The bleeding will stop. I am sure that is nothing for you to worry too much about at this point. Just pray that they can find out soon what it is. Keep her company, because whenever you are in a hospital setting you feel alone. You are a good granddaughter to worry about your grandma so, but just relax and give time to the doctors to find out what it is. Just keep grandma happy till you all find out ..OK? God bless you both.

Answer 2

Could be many things... Uterine cancer, uterine prolapse, etc. But it could be cancer. Has she had any loss of weight recently, feeling more lethargic than usual? Look up on uterine cancer and read up about it.
But just pray and be patient till the doctors do tests and diagnose whats wrong with her. She'll be home soon don't worry. :)

Answer 3

It sounds like an ulcer or maybe some form of cancer. My grandmother had the same problem years back before she died. We found out that she had an ulcer, which is a hole usually found in the stomach area, and liver cancer. But, from what I just read, it sounds like an ulcer. If not, then it's probably liver cancer, which I'm hoping it's not for your sake. That's what my grandmother died of.

Answer 4

all the info i have found has to do with cancer, hopefully thats not the case with your grandma.


vaginal bleeding inelderly woman is a genitourinary symptom.

http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmg/sec14/ch118/ch118a.jsp
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woman's cancer.The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF), founded in 1992 by a group of gynecologic oncologists (specialists in the treatment of cancers of the female reproductive tract) advises women to watch out for these six warning signs of reproductive cancer:
-Unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge.
-A sore that does not heal.
-Pain or pressure in the pelvic area.
-A persistent change in bowel or bladder habits.
-Frequent indigestion or abdominal bloating.
-A thickening or lump that either causes pain or can be seen or felt.

http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/cen/canc/utrc/alert09262000.jsp
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Endometrial cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, accounting for approximately 6,000 deaths per year in the United States. It is more common in women who are older, white, affluent, obese and of low parity. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are also predisposing factors. Because any condition that increases exposure to unopposed estrogen increases the risk of endometrial cancer, tamoxifen therapy, estrogen replacement therapy without progestin and the presence of estrogen-secreting tumors are all risk factors. Smoking and the use of oral contraceptives appear to decrease the risk. Women with an increased risk and those with postmenopausal bleeding should be screened for endometrial cancer.

http://www.aafp.org/afp/990600ap/3069.html

Answer 5

looks like kidney failure. Kidney failure effects interior the bodies lack of ability to clear out fairly some pollution interior the physique like salt, potassium, and sugars (they're pollution in intense volumes). this may lead directly to multiple issues. Diabetes isn't uncommon in alcoholics. Low blood sugar can carry approximately episodes of strange habit. human beings who smoke will finally end up with Emphasemia. that's characterised by ability of a barrell chested determine, skinny, with pink pores and skin. We call them pink Puffers. they frequently breathe with their lips pursed like they're blowing out candles. Low O2 saturation interior the blood can carry approximately strange habit.

Answer 6

It is probably more common than you think. Sometimes things happen with the uterus when women get older. She will probably have to have a hysterectomy (the doctor's will take her uterus out) and then she'll be fine. Good luck!

Answer 7

she could have a bleeding ulser in her uterus...i don't know what it is..it's hard to say..but they'll run some tests and take care of her...let me know how it all pans out..or if you want to email me more i would be happy to talk to you

Answer 8

I have no idea..that sounds pretty scary..i hope the doctor can stop it