HEMORRHAGE FROM THE STOMACH.
In consequence, probably, of a general fullness of the system, or perhaps from the cessation of the menstrual function, a discharge of blood sometimes takes place from the stomach, in the earlier periods of pregnancy. It is generally small in quantity, and continues but a short time. The occurrence, generally, causes a good deal of alarm to the patient, but it is seldom to be looked upon as a dangerous affection.
Treatment.—If the hemorrhage arises from too great fullness of the system, a reducing process should at once be commenced—not by drugging the system, or by blood-letting, but by abstinence and fasting.
If the discharge should be at all alarming, we should place cold wet compresses upon the abdomen; we should, in short, proceed upon the same general principles as we would in any other case of hemorrhage.
If the bleeding occurs in consequence of hard vomiting, as it sometimes may, we should take measures to arrest that symptom.
I remark, in conclusion, that this affection is a very unfrequent one, and such, in most cases, as should cause no alarm.