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I have had stomach pain upper epagastric area i found a lump now! i have blood in vomit dark red purple color looks like sand what could this be?
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Bleeding?: Vomiting a gritty, sandy dark substance can be what is known as "coffee ground emesis." this can indicate an intestinal bleed and one should seek immediate care at the emergency department of the hospital if this is present.
Answered 9/16/2019
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