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Why do people get nauseated after swallowing blood?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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GI irritant: Blood in the GI tract acts as a stimulant-laxative and is irritating to the gastric mucosa. It often causes nausea and vomiting.

Answered 6/10/2014

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