Question 1

what could cause someone to throw up blood?

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Never normal.: it is never normal to throw up blood. it indicates some bleeding source in the upper digestive tract, and this needs to be investigated immediately. Often this can prevent worse bleeding. Go to the emergency room immediately if you are throwing up blood. Good luck.

Question 2

might a huge ammount of stress cause someone to throw up blood?

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Yes: If the stress leads to inflammation in the stomach or an ulcer, you can vomit blood. If it occurs again, see a physician for evaluation and treatment.

Question 3

what could cause me to have difficulty breathing and to throw up blood?

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Hemoptysis: Hemiptysis is very serious and needs further evaluation asap.

Question 4

can the spot on my right lung cause me to throw up blood or is it just from coughing answer asap never smoked?

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Coughing: Either way you can cough up  blood from a spot on the lung or from hacking too much.If symptoms persist, make an appointment with your physician for a definitive answer.

Question 5

does a hole in your heart cause vomiting blood? my boyfriend has 2 holes in his heart and a heart murmur would this make him throw up blood?

Accepted Answer

I : I do not know why his cardiac issues would be causing him to vomit blood.  If he is vomiting blood - he needs to be evaluated for this.

Question 6

i'm a 16 yr old girl. i have braces and it caused a cut in my gums and it started bleeding. moreover i have loose motions and it caused me to throw up. there was small amounts of blood in it,and when i saw that cut it was also bleeding. is it serious?

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Not serious : The cut and the bleeding gums will show blood in mouth and saliva.  You can rinse your mouth with some mouthwash or warm salt water( tablespoon of salt in 1/2 cup of hot water, rinse for 30 sec and spit) to clean cut.  You need to brush your teeth twice daily for over a minute getting the tooth and gums next to braces.  They may bleed at first but will stop and be healthy.

Question 7

can chronic gastritis cause increase in anxiety. and if this symptoms are for this tingling(kind of feels like in my blood) feeling in arm, knee(legs) shoulder. and when eat around more feel like am going to throw up if i keep eating?

Accepted Answer

Chicken or egg: Chronic anxiety can lead to acid hyper secretion resulting in gastritis while pain due to gastritis may make anxious 🤣. You need to see your doctor to get proper history taking and examination so that a working diagnosis can be made and appropriate treatment prescribed

Question 8

what in the blood could make you throw it up?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting blood? ER.: Vomiting blood suggests bleeding coming from the stomach, esophagus, or (less commonly) mouth or nasopharynx.  It can be a sign of a bleeding ulcer.  In people with liver disease, it can be a sign of bleeding varices (distended veins in the esophagus).  Vomiting blood or material resembling coffee grounds (partially digested blood) really needs immediate evaluation, preferably in er.

Question 9

i was wondering what does it mean when someone throws up blood/chunks of blood?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: This signifies upper intestinal bleeding such as ulcers and possibly complications of cirrhosis such as esophageal varies. Please go see a doctor about this ASAP.

Question 10

is it okay to go get my blood tests done for a physical if i am sick with a cold? will it throw things off?

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The CBC might: Be irregular, white cell count etc- otherwise regular testing should not be affected.

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Can the spot on my right lung cause me to throw up blood or is it just from coughing answer asap never smoked?

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Does a hole in your heart cause vomiting blood? my boyfriend has 2 holes in his heart and a heart murmur would this make him throw up blood?

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I'm a 16 yr old girl. i have braces and it caused a cut in my gums and it started bleeding. moreover i have loose motions and it caused me to throw up. there was small amounts of blood in it,and when i saw that cut it was also bleeding. is it serious?

A member asked:

Can chronic gastritis cause increase in anxiety. and if this symptoms are for this tingling(kind of feels like in my blood) feeling in arm, knee(legs) shoulder. and when eat around more feel like am going to throw up if i keep eating?

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What in the blood could make you throw it up?

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I was wondering what does it mean when someone throws up blood/chunks of blood?

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Is it okay to go get my blood tests done for a physical if i am sick with a cold? will it throw things off?

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