Vomiting blood

Vomiting blood
Definition:
Vomiting blood is a regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus (the feeding tube that transmits food and secretions from mouth to stomach), stomach, ...
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Blood in vomit or vomiting blood
Finding blood in your vomit or actually vomiting blood can be alarming. A prompt diagnosis of the cause is essential.
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Vomiting blood results from upper gastrointestinal loss of blood (GI bleeding). This condition can sometimes be difficult to distinguish from coughing up blood (from the lung) or a nosebleed (bloody post nasal drainage).
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Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Bloody or dark black or tarry bowel movements (melena)
Abnormally dark or light skin
Redness on feet or hands
Paleness
Light-headedness or fainting, especially with upright posture ...
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Vomiting blood can be a very frightening experience. In mild cases, you may notice small amounts of bright, red blood or dark brown or black material that looks like coffee grounds in your vomit.
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If you are vomiting blood, go to the emergency room immediately. Otherwise, visit your doctor if you have any of the symptoms of cirrhosis, particularly if you are a heavy drinker or have chronic hepatitis.
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HEMATEMESIS - Vomiting blood. Commonly seen with a hemorrhagic ulcer (peptic ulcer disease), erosive gastritis, esophageal varices, or esophageal tear (Mallory-Weiss tear). This symptom warrant s immediate (emergency) physician evaluation.
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Jaundice, vomiting blood, abdominal swelling and pain may develop because of liver damage.
Kidney problems include rickets and haemolytic anaemia.
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vomiting blood or something that looks like coffee grounds
constipation
pain or swelling in the stomach or abdomen
back pain
stiff, swollen, or painful joints
painful, bluish or purplish fingers or toes ...
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Vomiting blood may indicate bleeding in the digestive tract, often from the esophagus or stomach.
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You are vomiting blood or have blood in your stool (especially if maroon or dark, tarry black)
Your abdomen is tender and hard to the touch.
You are unable to pass stool, especially if you are also vomiting ...
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any unusual bleeding, including nosebleeds, spitting up or vomiting blood or dark material
black, tarry stool
chest pain ...
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population have ulcers, but only about half are diagnosed. Some are not discovered until the person begins vomiting blood. Ulcers especially occur during the spring and fall, and tend to run in families.
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