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Let's say, hypothetically,

A person has a case of internal bleeding caused by a bad stomach bruise (this bruise was caused by hard blunt force trauma). This person ignores their vomiting (bloody 'coffee ground' vomit) for around a day until they realise they need help and go to the emergency room.
What would be the extent of how bad this injury is/how would it need to be treated? And how long would this individual need to be hospitalised? (Plus other information if necessary about treatment, and etc if you want to include the information).

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Answer: SEE EXPLANATION

Explanation:

I'm sorry to hear about the hypothetical situation you've described.

Internal bleeding happens when there is bleeding inside the body. In this case, it is caused by a bruise in the stomach from a hard hit. Internal bleeding can be very serious, so it's important to go to the doctor right away.

At the emergency room, the doctor will do some tests like taking blood samples and doing scans to see how bad the injury is. They will then decide how to treat it.

The treatment for internal bleeding from a stomach bruise depends on how bad it is. Sometimes, the doctor can just keep a close eye on the person and give them medicine to help with the pain and swelling. But if the bleeding is really bad or if there is a risk of complications, the doctor might need to do more invasive treatments.

Here are some examples of those treatments:

1. Blood transfusion: If the person has lost a lot of blood, they might need to get blood from someone else to help replace it and make them feel better.

2. Endoscopy: This is a procedure where the doctor puts a long, flexible tube with a camera into the stomach to look for the source of the bleeding. Sometimes, they can even stop the bleeding during the procedure.

3. Surgery: In severe cases, the doctor might need to do surgery to stop the bleeding and fix any damaged blood vessels or organs. The specific surgery they do will depend on where and how bad the injury is.

How long a person needs to stay in the hospital depends on how bad the injury is, how well the treatment works, and the person's overall health. It could be just a few days or even a few weeks. While in the hospital, the medical team will watch over the person closely, give them the right treatments, and make sure they recover safely.

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