Naslov
Occult gastrointestinal bleeding in rugby player

Autori
Babić, Zdravko ; Papa, Branko ; Sikirica-Bošnjaković, M. ; Prkačin, Inga ; Mišigoj-Duraković, Marjeta ; Katičić, Miroslava

Izvornik
Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness (0022-4707) 41 (2001), 3; 399-402

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
gastrointestinal hemorrhage ; rugby ; sports

Sažetak
Occult bleeding in the stool of Croatian national rugby team players has been investigated during and after qualification match for the World cup. One player with positive test was followed and examined in detail after the game. Results. Among 11 Croatian players one player with a history of GI symptoms and one with conversion of negative test for occult bleeding in stool after the match were discovered. The latter player had no GI symtoms or disease, took no medications, played only 20 min in the match on forward position. Conversion has found in the second stool sample after game (24 to 48 h after game). The athlete was followed for 18 month. Persistent low values of hemoglobin, hematocrit and serum iron were revealed, as well as expressed hemorrhoids without signs of haemorrhage or inflammation. Conclusions. Lower incidence of GI bleeding among rugby players than among long distance runners minimize the importance of mechanical abdominal trauma in the etiology of GI bleeding during sports activity. Hemorrhoids are not quoted as a cause of GI bleeding after sport activity among athletes.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita, Kineziologija

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