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I started feeling sick to my stomach earlier and vomited. my vomit was black. should i go to the er?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

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Blood: Black vomit means an irritation of the upper intestine causing a bleed. The blood mixes with the stomach acid and turns black. If it persists you should go to the er to determine the cause of the bleed and to stop it.

Answered 3/6/2013

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A member asked:

I started feeling sick to my stomach earlier and vomited. my vomit was black. should i go to the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Fried answered

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