Hematemesis: The medical term for bloody vomitus.
The word "hematemesis" is made up of "hema-", blood + "emesis", vomit = bloody vomit.
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Hematemesis is the vomiting of blood. The bleeding is usually from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Alternate Names : Hematemesis, Blood in the vomit
Definition
Vomiting blood is a backward flowing (regurgitation) of blood through the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Hematemesis: Vomiting blood.
Hematochezia: Bright red blood in the stool, usually from the lower gastrointestinal tract -- the colon or rectum -- or from hemorrhoids. The term "hematochezia" is rarely used.
Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit
Definition of Vomiting blood:
Vomiting blood is a backward flowing (regurgitation) of blood through the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit
References
Overton DT. Gastrointestinal bleeding. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill; 2006:chap 74.
Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit
Considerations
It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between vomiting blood and coughing up blood (from the lung) or a nosebleed.
Hematemesis is vomiting of red blood and indicates upper GI bleeding, usually from an arterial source or varix. Coffee-ground emesis is vomiting of dark brown, granular material that resembles coffee grounds.
Hematemesis / Hæmatemesis
A vomiting of blood. [Heritage].
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Hematemesis
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Does individual complain of vomiting bright red blood (hematemesis) or of vomitus that looks like coffee grounds?
Has individual noticed tarry, black stools (melena) or dark or bright red blood in the stool (hematochezia)?
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Kids who have peptic ulcer disease can have ulcers that bleed, causing hematemesis (bloody vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds) or melena (stool that's black, bloody, or looks like tar).
Patients with ulcer bleeding may report black tarry stools (melena), weakness, a sense of passing out upon standing (orthostatic syncope), and vomiting blood (hematemesis).
Aside from those mentioned below, symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding also include vomiting blood (hematemesis). Vomited blood may be red, or black like coffee grounds.
The following symptoms may indicate rapid blood loss, which is very serious: ...
Mesenteric angina is characterized by epigastric or periumbilical postprandial pain and may be associated with hematemesis, hematochezia, melena, diarrhea, nutritional deficiencies, and weight loss.
Later on, the disease progresses and severe abdominal pain, massive ascites, hematemesis (vomiting blood) and bloody diarrhea appear. Toxemia develops, then shock, leading to death (25% to 60% of cases).
High short-term consumption of caffeine can produce or worsen gastrointestinal problems, occasionally leading to peptic ulcers or hematemesis (vomiting blood).
Hematemesis. The esophagus becomes irritated and bleeds, so blood mixes with vomit.
Mallory-Weiss tear. The lower end of the esophagus may tear open or the stomach may bruise from vomiting or retching.
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