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What does it mean when someone's throwing up blood?
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Serious! Go to ER: Brisk upper GI bleeding may result in hematochezia (passing blood per rectum), but more likely presents as hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (black stool). GI bleeding is dangerous--call 911 & get help immediately please.
Answered 10/30/2015
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