A member asked:

When i got home from work my boyfriend told me he had 6 beers and felt very sick and vomited blood. should he seek medical attention? is it serious?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Gastritis: Alcohol is an irritant to the gut. Should stop alcohol and take ppi (like prilosec) for 2 weeks and see how it goes. If he has any more episodes of vomiting blood, should go to er.

Answered 2/25/2013

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