Question 1

blood in spit after drinking. happened 4 times. did not drink that much. no vomit just spit. ?

Accepted Answer

Blood: If you can tell for sure that fresh blood is coming from your mouth and not your stomach, bronchial tubes or lungs, then a careful examination of your mouth and back of your nose by an Otolaryngologist is advisable. A dentist can determine whether you have gum disease as a cause. If you have black bowel movements, bleeding from the upper digestible tract is likely.

Question 2

i've had bulimia 16 years, last night i vomited a piece of what i believe was stomach or esophgus tissue, and then was spitting blood- possible?

Accepted Answer

Get to a Dr!: You need to have an exam as soon as possible to discover what's going on. Yes, long term severe bulimia can damage your G.I. tract - it's serious. You also need to find an effective Eating Disorder Psychologist or program to correct this disorder. It's not easy, but it is possible and it is life-saving! Please - it's already been too long and will only get more difficult if you wait. Get help.

Question 3

throwing up blood with black stuff and now spitting blood what's wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Urgent: Vomiting blood can be very serious also black material partially digested so been bleeding for awhile. May be ulcer swallowed blood from nose bleed. Visit your emergency department today.

Question 4

is it normal to vomit then spit some blood?

Accepted Answer

No: That is usually a sign of some gastric irritation that is leading up to bleeding. If it is significant enough, you should see a doctor. It could be something serious.

Question 5

i had bronchitis last january. i am spitting blood right now when i cough. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See doctor...: Coughing up blood, called hemoptysis, is usually due to bronchitis. However, it can also be due to malignancy. So, you need to see your doctor to rule out malignancy and treat the underlying disorder. The bronchitis from last january may be unrelated. If you are a smoker, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation. If you are short of breath or coughing a lot of blood, go to the er.

Question 6

so i had a tonsillitis about a week ago. it was cured after 5days because of the meds ,but then yesterday i started spitting blood. help pls?

Accepted Answer

Prob NL recovery: This is prob normal.  Your scabs on your tonsils are drying up &amp; sloughing at about this time into your recovery.  So minor bleeding is OK.  Watch for sig bleeding though.  Any sig bright red bleeding or pumping blood is an emergency.  Get to the ER ASAP if you see that kind of sig bleeding.  Eat a soft diet - nothing that could scratch your scabs.  And you could gently swish &amp; swallow ice water.

Question 7

what are the cause of spitting blood in the morning two for several times and they get clear again after some spitting out ? what kind of treatment i need to use ?i m staying in luderit, karas region,  thank you for your considering my question.....?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Spitting out small amounts of blood can indicate that your gums are bleeding. This would be caused by Gingivitis. Careful brushing of teeth especially along the gum line and flossing daily can improve your gingival health. See a Dentist for a thorough exam and treatment options.

Question 8

blood in spit, is it from gums or throat?

Accepted Answer

Blood in saliva...: There's no way to tell without a thorough examination. If your gums are bleeding due to inflammation, i.e., gingivitis or periodontitis, then it could be your gums. However, bleeding from the throat can be serious. If there's blood in the mucous you cough up, it may be coming from lower down in your respiratory tract. You should see a physician to determine the source of the bleeding. Don't delay!

Question 9

can spitting blood be a heart problem? if so, could you give me the most common one?

Accepted Answer

Almost never: Hemoptysis can occur in advanced cases of rheumatic heart disease with mitral stenosis. It's very rare. It is much more likely that you're spitting blood from a bronchial cause. The commonest cause is acute bronchitis and is benign.

Question 10

my father experiences  blood in spit up, while coughing. he is a smoker .  occasionally ) what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Allergies to cancer: If your dad is a smoker and seeing blood when he coughs it could be as innocent as irritation to the sinuses or as deadly as a cancer. He should consult his physician and be checked to find the cause.

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Blood in spit after vomiting

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Blood in spit after drinking. happened 4 times. did not drink that much. no vomit just spit. ?

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I've had bulimia 16 years, last night i vomited a piece of what i believe was stomach or esophgus tissue, and then was spitting blood- possible?

A member asked:

Throwing up blood with black stuff and now spitting blood what's wrong with me?

A member asked:

Is it normal to vomit then spit some blood?

A member asked:

I had bronchitis last january. i am spitting blood right now when i cough. what could it be?

A member asked:

So i had a tonsillitis about a week ago. it was cured after 5days because of the meds ,but then yesterday i started spitting blood. help pls?

A member asked:

What are the cause of spitting blood in the morning two for several times and they get clear again after some spitting out ? what kind of treatment i need to use ?i m staying in luderit, karas region, thank you for your considering my question.....?

A member asked:

Blood in spit, is it from gums or throat?

A member asked:

Can spitting blood be a heart problem? if so, could you give me the most common one?

A member asked:

My father experiences blood in spit up, while coughing. he is a smoker . occasionally ) what can it be?

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