ABDOMINAL
ABDOMINAL STATION
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Blood in the stool
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Vomiting blood
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Coughing up blood
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Nosebleed
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you vomit blood, it means there’s bleeding somewhere in your oesophagus (the tube linking your mouth to your stomach), stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum).
Detailed explanation-2: -Vomiting blood (hematemesis) refers to significant amounts of blood in your vomit. Small streaks or flecks of blood in material you spit up may come from the teeth, mouth or throat and isn’t usually considered vomiting blood. Blood in vomit may be bright red, or it may appear black or dark brown like coffee grounds.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definition. Hematemesis is the vomiting of blood, which may be obviously red or have an appearance similar to coffee grounds.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vomiting blood (called haematemesis) needs to be checked. It often needs emergency treatment. Vomit can vary from bright red to brown or black. It may be like liquid or more solid, or look like coffee granules.