Watermelon stomach (gastric antral vascular ectasia, or GAVE)

Posted by twistedwillow @twistedwillow, May 6, 2025

Has anyone any experience of watermelon stomach (gastric antral vascular ectasia, or GAVE?)

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Hello @twistedwillow, There is a related discussion that you might find helpful while you wait for members to respond.
-- Is there a specific diet for Watermelon Stomach: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-there-a-specific-diet-for-watermelon-stomach/

You might also find this Mayo Clinic Q and A: 'Watermelon stomach' isn't what you might think article helpful - https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-watermelon-stomach-isnt-what-you-might-think/.

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I have watermelon stomach and been dealing w it for about 4 yrs. Have had Argon plasma treatments 10 times,
They sent me to new gastro who has done RFA (radio frequency ablation) X 3, still bleeding on and off having with a 4th on the schedule next week. I am very low on iron, my hgb is down to 8.9 from 11. (I've been as low as 5.0). Just want to chat w other people who are going thru this or have gone thru this condition! I really want to know if there is a permanent solution to this condition! 🤔 Thank you

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