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Vomiting Blood Definition

Common names:

Blood in Vomit
Bloody Vomit
Hematemesis
Puked Up Blood
Throwing Up Blood
Vomiting Blood

A person who is vomiting blood has vomited material that contains blood. Blood in the vomit may appear bright red, or it may look like coffee grounds. Vomiting blood is caused by bleeding in the esophagus, stomach or upper part of the intestine.

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Vomiting Blood

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Last Updated: Sep 18, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Vomiting Blood References:

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