Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Blood In Vomit With Chest Pain And Cough In Smoker?
hi my fiance used to puke blood from time to time but we figured it was due to his smoking. but he's only been smoking a cig once in awhile now and tonight he threw up blood again. he's also been getting bad chest pains, bad coughs, and his body aches lately even when he does nothing to provoke it. I really just want to know what's going on so he can get help for it!
Wed, 21 May 2014
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Chronic smoking (irrespective of number of cigarette smoked per day) can lead to cardiac problem, damage to lungs and increase acid secretion. Increase acid production and damage to lung can cause blood in cough and sputum along with chest pain. To know the pathology, investigations like Bronchosopy and upper GI endoscopy are helpful. Sometime infection also present with similar clinical picture. There is need to meet physician urgently to prevent bleeding.
For long term treatment quit smoking and then remain abstinent from smoking. If you are not able to stop smoking yourself, then for deaddiction you can meet nearby psychiatrist.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
www.99doctor.com
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Chronic smoking (irrespective of number of cigarette smoked per day) can lead to cardiac problem, damage to lungs and increase acid secretion. Increase acid production and damage to lung can cause blood in cough and sputum along with chest pain. To know the pathology, investigations like Bronchosopy and upper GI endoscopy are helpful. Sometime infection also present with similar clinical picture. There is need to meet physician urgently to prevent bleeding.
For long term treatment quit smoking and then remain abstinent from smoking. If you are not able to stop smoking yourself, then for deaddiction you can meet nearby psychiatrist.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
www.99doctor.com
I find this answer helpful
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Body ache
Loading Online Doctors....