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Waking up from a nap then spitting up blood, what does this signify?
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A need for a work-up: It is not normal to spit up blood.See your family doctor who can take a history and have you evaluated by GI and pulmonary physicians as indicated. If you but your tongue in your sleep, you need to see a neurologist.
Answered 6/10/2014
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