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What Causes Blood In Vomit And Stool?

Today I got sick n threw up a lot of blood and this is not the 1st time it has happened. I have also had a bowel movement that consist of mainly blood. I have been to the doctors and they have put a scope in my stomach but couldn t find what was wrong.what do you think could be causing this to happen.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

Gastrointestinal bleeding and blood in vomiting is a common issue with patients who are chronic hyperacidity patients, have had h.pylori infection, have propulsive and forceful vomiting causing a tear in mucosa of esophagus, gastric and duodenal ulcers etc.

Malena (blood in stools) is caused by a lesion in the colon or rectum or even in the small intestine. Bleeding ulcers in stomach and duodenum may also lead to blood in stools.

It is not that simple. There may also be some bleeding diathesis due to which bleeding starts from anywhere in intestinal tract mucosa, and is due to blood disorders, liver disease or any factor that reduces vitamin K levels, platelet counts, or clotting factors.

I preferably refer you to a gastroenterologist for proper evaluation and a repeat COLONOSCOPY and ESOPHAGO-GASTROSCOPY and a battery of blood tests on you.


Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on 'I Find This Answer Helpful' and don't forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead.

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DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
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What Causes Blood In Vomit And Stool?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Gastrointestinal bleeding and blood in vomiting is a common issue with patients who are chronic hyperacidity patients, have had h.pylori infection, have propulsive and forceful vomiting causing a tear in mucosa of esophagus, gastric and duodenal ulcers etc. Malena (blood in stools) is caused by a lesion in the colon or rectum or even in the small intestine. Bleeding ulcers in stomach and duodenum may also lead to blood in stools. It is not that simple. There may also be some bleeding diathesis due to which bleeding starts from anywhere in intestinal tract mucosa, and is due to blood disorders, liver disease or any factor that reduces vitamin K levels, platelet counts, or clotting factors. I preferably refer you to a gastroenterologist for proper evaluation and a repeat COLONOSCOPY and ESOPHAGO-GASTROSCOPY and a battery of blood tests on you. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on I Find This Answer Helpful and don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA