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| Vomiting Blood | |
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Definition: Regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract (the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine). |
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Medical terms related to
vomiting blood : Blood In Vomit, Hematemesis, vomiting of blood |
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Common
causes of vomiting blood: o Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (e.g. Aspirin, Pioxicam) o Esophagitis o Gastroenteritis o Ingested blood (for example, swallowed after a nosebleed) o Irritation or erosion of the lining of the esophagus or stomach o Peptic Ulcer: An ulcer in the wall of the stomach or duodenum resulting from the digestive action of the gastric acid on the mucous membrane. o Prolonged and vigorous retching (Especially in Alcoholics)
Other Causes of
vomiting blood: |
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Call 911
or go to the hospital if you vomit blood. |
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Diagnostic tests
that may be performed include: o Endoscopy (EGD) o X-rays o Nasogastric tube (nose-to-stomach tube) placement to check for blood o Blood work, such as a CBC(diff) o Blood clotting values o Liver function tests |
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Medications
for vomiting blood may
include: o ranitidine (Zantac) o cimetidine (Tagamet) o Famotidin |
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