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My fiance had stomach cramps and profuse vomiting that smells like feces, and he says looks and tastes the same. he doesn't have ins. what can we do?

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Go to emergency room: Any time there is concern for feces in the vomitus, a small bowel obstruction needs to be ruled out. An abdominal x-ray is required. Rehydration and medication for nausea is also available.

Answered 10/15/2017

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Not a good sign: Generally, vomit that is feculant (smells like stool), is indicative of a distal bowel obstruction. You must take him to the hospital where further testing will be done to rule this in or out. Seriously.

Answered 11/9/2017

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