Question 1

can vomiting blood a bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is.: If you are vomiting blood - please seek prompt medical attention.

Question 2

can i die from vomiting blood if i ignore it, if it was just a little blood?

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Maybe: It's not normal to vomit blood.  Whether you die from it depends on why you're vomiting blood.  The cause ranges from benign (throat irritation) to esophageal/blood vessels tears to infection or cancer.  Please have a discussion with your doctor for proper evaluation.

Question 3

could stress cause vomiting blood ?

Accepted Answer

Err on cautious side: Vomiting blood is not something to chalk up to stress! it requires urgent evaluation. Stop nsaid's, alcohol, tobacco ; head straight to the emergency room please. Once your hemodynamics are stabilized, the next step is to determine source ; control bleeding ;/or prevent rebleeding.

Question 4

vomiting blood after taking cocaine

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Vomiting Blood: Please see your Primary Care Physician to determine the cause of the blood. You might have an underlying illness that needs treatment.  
It is important to get medical help and not avoid your Doctor because you are using cocaine.

Question 5

i'm vomiting blood and i'm bulemic. are they related?

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Probably: Regular irritation of the esophagus and throat by vomiting can result in many health problems, including GERD and lesions with bleeding. Best to see your doctor and a therapist who specializes in eating disorders.

Question 6

why am i vomiting blood and chest pain?

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Hematemesis : get to the ER those symptoms are serious and need evaluation

Question 7

could vomiting blood mean you have cancer?

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Yes: ..But could also be the result of many other non malignant reasons.  That is not to say it is ok. A person vomiting blood needs to be evaluated pronto.

Question 8

please explain what does projectile vomiting blood mean?

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Across the room: Basically, the vomit spews out the mouth and across the room, like a "projectile"  And the projectile vomiting of blood is certainly a great concern!

Question 9

should you have a friend drive or call an ambulance for vomiting blood?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have been coughing a lot and now you are vomiting blood but the volume is not a lot, you probably have what is called a mallory weiss tear and it will heal. If you have not been coughing, then it is an emergency and you should get to the er in the quickest manor possible. Seek hep at any rate to be sure you are ok , it's just not as much of an emergency if you are coughing a lot . Still go.

Question 10

i have cirrhosis with vomiting blood and now ascistes, is this late stages and how concerned should i be?? pls help!

Accepted Answer

Late stage: Development of ascites is not a good sign and usually suggests decompensation of cirrhosis. The issue is not suitable for this forum and you should consult a liver specialist.

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I'm vomiting blood and i'm bulemic. are they related?

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I have cirrhosis with vomiting blood and now ascistes, is this late stages and how concerned should i be?? pls help!

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