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Vomiting Blood Overview by Nobody: 9:09am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Vomiting blood (hematemesis) is the regurgitation of
stomach contents mixed with blood, or the regurgitation of
blood only. Vomiting blood sounds jarring, but in some
cases, it may be triggered by minor causes such as
swallowing blood from a mouth injury or from a nosebleed.
Vomiting blood may also be caused by more serious
conditions such as internal injuries or an organ rupture.
Regurgitated blood may appear brown, dark red, or bright
red in color. Brown blood often resembles coffee grains
when vomited.
If you vomit a large amount of blood, or if you vomit blood
in conjunction with dizziness or changes in breathing, call
911 immediately.
Why Does Vomiting Blood Occur?
There are many causes of vomiting blood. They range in
severity from minor to major and are normally the result of
an injury or illness.
Vomiting blood may be caused by minor conditions such as:
esophagus irritation
nosebleeds
swallowing blood
tear in the esophagus due to chronic coughing
Other common causes of vomiting blood include:
stomach ulcers
aspirin side effects
gastritis
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen) side
effects
pancreatitis
More serious causes of vomiting blood include:
alcoholic hepatitis
cirrhosis
esophageal cancer
erosion of the stomach lining
pancreatic cancer
Children may also experience vomiting blood. This is
usually caused by:
swallowing a foreign object
swallowing blood
birth defect
All instances of vomiting blood should be reported to your
doctor.
Symptoms That Accompany Vomiting Blood
Several symptoms may be present along with vomiting
blood. These symptoms include, but are not limited to:
nausea
abdominal discomfort
abdominal pain
vomiting stomach contents
Vomiting blood can indicate a serious medical emergency.
If you experience any of the following symptoms call 911:
dizziness
blurred vision
changes in heartbeat
changes in breathing
cold skin
clammy skin
confusion
fainting
severe abdominal pain
vomiting blood after an injury
Do not drive yourself to the doctor. Call 911.
At the Doctors
There are many potential health issues that could cause
you to vomit blood. To come to a diagnosis, your doctor will
begin by asking you questions about your symptoms, and
whether or not you were recently injured.
Your doctor may order an imaging test to look inside your
body. Imaging scans reveal abnormalities in the body such
as ruptured organs or abnormal growths. Common imaging
tests used for these purposes are:
CT scan (computed tomography scan)
Endoscopy (looking into your stomach with a tube passed
through your mouth)
ultrasound
X-ray
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
Your doctor may wish to do an upper endoscopy to look for
blood in the stomach. This procedure is done when you are
sedated. Your doctor will place a small, flexible tube into
your nostril or your mouth and down into stomach and
small intestine. A fiber optic camera in the tube allows your
doctor to see the contents of your stomach and examine
you internally.
A blood sample may be taken to check your complete blood
count. This helps to assess the amount of blood lost.
Additional tests may be ordered based on your blood count
result.
How Is Vomiting Blood Treated?
Depending on the amount of blood lost, you may need a
blood transfusion. A blood transfusion replaces your lost
blood with donor blood. The blood is fed into your vein
through an intravenous (IV) line.
You might also require fluid to be given through an IV to
rehydrate your body. Your doctor may provide you with
medication to stop vomiting or to decrease stomach acid. If
you have an ulcer, your doctor will prescribe medications to
treat it. In severe cases, surgery may be needed. Such
severe cases may include a bleeding ulcer or internal
injuries.
If certain foods may increase the likelihood of vomiting
blood, your doctor will devise a special diet geared to
decrease this risk.
Complications of Vomiting Blood
Choking is the main complication of vomiting blood.
Depending on the cause, vomiting blood may cause
additional health complications.
Anemia is a deficiency of healthy red blood cells and is
another complication of excessive bleeding, particularly
when the blood loss is rapid and sudden.
Vomiting blood caused by excessive bleeding can also lead
to shock . The following symptoms are indicators of shock:
dizziness upon standing
rapid breathing
shallow breathing
low urine output
cold, pale skin
If not treated immediately, shock can lead to a decrease in
blood pressure followed by coma and death. If you
experience any symptoms of shock, have someone take you
to the emergency room or call 911. |
Re: Vomiting Blood Overview by chocolateme(f): 9:09am On Aug 16, 2015 |
My people perish due to lack of knowledge.. Well done Doc.. thanks for the insight. 1 Like |
Re: Vomiting Blood Overview by INTROVERT(f): 9:10am On Aug 16, 2015 |
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Re: Vomiting Blood Overview by chocolateme(f): 9:13am On Aug 16, 2015 |
INTROVERT:2nd service. I would go. Happy Sunday . BTW u nko? |
Re: Vomiting Blood Overview by dejavski(m): 9:19am On Aug 16, 2015 |
Nice one op |
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