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Hematemesis

Health Encyclopedia: Vomiting Blood

Alternative Names

Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit

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Vomiting blood

...secretions from mouth to stomach), stomach, and small intestine. Alternative Names Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit Considerations Vomiting of blood results... Read more »

Vomiting blood

Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit Home Care Although not all situations are the result of a major medical problem, this is difficult to know without... Read more »

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