Question 1

i hurt and feel like throwing up?

Accepted Answer

ER: Your symtoms require furhter investigation. Go to ER for further investigation.

Question 2

i'm throwing up bloody balls.. 
why??

Accepted Answer

Blood clots?: This could be blood clots, and you could be having intestinal bleeding. This is a clinical emergency and you need to tell your physician . It also could be coughing up blood. Thus the setting has to be clarified

Question 3

im throwing up blood?

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Vomiting blood?: Go to your local er. This could mean the difference between your life now or your death in a few hours.

Question 4

dizziness and throwing up?

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Many possible causes: There are many possible causes for dizziness and throwing up. Please see your primary care doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

is it normal to have a nosebleed while throwing up?

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Not common, but ok: Throwing up is a somewhat violent reaction and puts a lot of strain on the upper body. If there is a weak vessel in the nose, it can rupture due to the force of the vomiting.  Usually the bleeding isn't severe. Pinch the nose for 10-15 minutes and it usually stops.  Go see an otolaryngologist if your child's nosebleed recurrs.

Question 6

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 7

could throwing up lighten your period?

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Not in general: If you had a significant illness it could impact your period. If you are bulimic, vomiting and significantly stressing your body - it could impact your period.

Question 8

what kind of doctor sees somebody for throwing up?

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Family doc or GI doc: Your general family medicine doctor or internist can usually handle a complaint of vomiting.  If a specialist is needed they would refer you to a gastroenterologist.

Question 9

wife was throwing up and her tummy is paining?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: Normal, healthy, young adults can get the stomach flu or food poisoning symptoms from time to time. A patient will usually vomit until the stomach is all empty, which is why it is important to not eat or drink anything for a few hours afterwards. After that, a common treatment is small amounts of Pedialyte or broth, maybe 1 ounce every half hour while awake. A primary doctor can evaluate and help.

Question 10

what are some ways to avoid throwing up?

Accepted Answer

Please clarify: do you self -induce emesis or is this new onset vomiting associated with other symptoms. Please clarify and re-ask.

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