Mallory Weiss Syndrome (Tear) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video tutorial covers Mallory Weiss syndrome, a condition causing upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to tears at the gastroesophageal junction. It discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, causes, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. The syndrome is common in males aged 40-60 and is often linked to alcohol consumption and frequent vomiting. Diagnosis is primarily through endoscopy, and treatment is usually supportive, with proton pump inhibitors aiding recovery.

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