Question 1

what are the causes of throwing up and pooing blood?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER:  There can be many causes of passing blood in the stool, but it is impossible to know what it is without tests. Some of the potential causes are important to diagnose quickly, so you should go to the emergency room for the most expeditious work up. Hope this helps. Do not delay.

Question 2

what would be the cause for throwing up blood?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: Anyone who throws up blood should see a doctor , surgeon , or gastroenterologist to determine the cause.  Although the most commen causes include peptic ulcers there could be others such as esophageal(food pipe) tears or ulcers or varices, stomach polyps or cancer, abnormal blood vessels as well.

Question 3

i just found out that my grandma went to the hospital because she was throwing up blood in the middle of the night. possible causes for this?

Accepted Answer

Blood vomiting: It means your granma has a serious bleeding problem originating in her gastrointestinal tract. I am sure the hospital is working hard to discover the reason.

Question 4

could drinking too much alcohol and throwing up four times cause creatine blood test to be elevated three days later?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may be dehydrated..assuming you have no kidney disease previously

Question 5

what would cause my urine to be competly milky and chalky with some blood and abdomen pain while throwing up multiple times thats just clear liquid sometimes dry heaves?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Blood in the urine is not normal and could signal infection or stone, among other possibilities.  The "chalky" appearing urine and  symptoms you describe suggest infection. Please  see a doctor for as soon as possible.

Question 6

i woke up feeling dizzy and neaseas. when i try to eat something i feel like throwing up.  
i dont usually get low blood pressure. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

: Likely “stomach virus” but of course can’t tell from your description alone. Try rehydration solutions (Pedialyte, Gatorade etc) for 1 day. If no better, off to Urgent Care

Question 7

can throwing up too much in short time cause acid-base disorders?alkalosis?high blood ph.7.49 low anion gap 18.4 ..which if not detected and treated early can make you feel imbalanced &dehydrated..which can also increase uric acid levels?

Accepted Answer

: If you vomit heavily in a short time, you may develop metabolic alkalosis and volume contraction or dehydrated (hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis). If the dehydration is severely enough, renal function may be acutely impaired then both serum creatinine and uric acid can be higher.

Question 8

my wife has been having severe nose bleeds and throwing up blood but its after she drinks tap water or orange juice could they be the cause of it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Have her be examined for causes of nose bleeds and throwing up blood, the tests should be up to her doctor. The fluids may serve as irritant for coughing or nausea but not the blood. Good luck.

Question 9

5 weeks pregnant. can't eat , can't sleep cause of  nausea . spit up light red blood after throwing up 30 min before . what does it mean ? solutions?

Accepted Answer

Doctor: Severe hyperemesis of pregnancy is best monitored by a doctor, starting with determining if the cause of the hyperemesis is a viable pregnancy or an abnormal pregnancy condition.

Question 10

is this serious? i've had frequent throwing up and the last time i puked a little blood and an hour ago my chest started to hurt and cause shortness of breath my right arm has a tingling numbness to it and i am lightheaded i'm 8 months pregnant

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Possibly and I would recommend evaluation. At 8 months pregnant then symptoms of chest pain, SOB and lightheadedness a pulmonary embolus very possible.

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What are the causes of throwing up and pooing blood?

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What would be the cause for throwing up blood?

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I just found out that my grandma went to the hospital because she was throwing up blood in the middle of the night. possible causes for this?

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Could drinking too much alcohol and throwing up four times cause creatine blood test to be elevated three days later?

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What would cause my urine to be competly milky and chalky with some blood and abdomen pain while throwing up multiple times thats just clear liquid sometimes dry heaves?

A member asked:

I woke up feeling dizzy and neaseas. when i try to eat something i feel like throwing up. i dont usually get low blood pressure. what can cause this?

A member asked:

Can throwing up too much in short time cause acid-base disorders?alkalosis?high blood ph.7.49 low anion gap 18.4 ..which if not detected and treated early can make you feel imbalanced &dehydrated..which can also increase uric acid levels?

A member asked:

My wife has been having severe nose bleeds and throwing up blood but its after she drinks tap water or orange juice could they be the cause of it?

A member asked:

5 weeks pregnant. can't eat , can't sleep cause of nausea . spit up light red blood after throwing up 30 min before . what does it mean ? solutions?

A member asked:

Is this serious? i've had frequent throwing up and the last time i puked a little blood and an hour ago my chest started to hurt and cause shortness of breath my right arm has a tingling numbness to it and i am lightheaded i'm 8 months pregnant

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