Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Successfully used to Manage Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a 6-Year-Old Nigerian Boy

Authors

  • Yahya Aishatu Muhammad Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of clinical sciences, North West University Kano, Nigeria
  • Abubakar Abdullahi Department of Paediatrics Goldfish Sea Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
  • Abdurrahman Bin Usman Department of Paediatrics Goldfish Sea Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
  • Bilkisu Umar Saad Department of Paediatrics Goldfish Sea Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33003/sajols-2025-0303-43

Keywords:

Gastrointestinal bleeding; Haematemesis; Haematochezia; Kano; Paediatric

Abstract

Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent that controls bleeding by preventing the breakdown of fibrin blood clots. Some studies have shown that TXA can reduce rebleeding and bleeding control failures in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, but its effectiveness and safety are still being debated. This is a case report of the successful management of gastrointestinal bleeding in a 6-year-old boy using TXA.

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Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Muhammad, Y. A., Abdullahi, A., Usman, A. B., & Saad, B. U. (2025). Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Successfully used to Manage Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a 6-Year-Old Nigerian Boy. Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA, 3(3), 333–335. https://doi.org/10.33003/sajols-2025-0303-43

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA (SAJOLS)

Section

Case Report