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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is Hematemesis

Health Encyclopedia: Vomiting Blood

Alternative Names

Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit


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Health Guide

Vomiting blood
...require surgery. After seeing your health care provider: You may want to add a diagnosis related to vomiting blood to your personal medical record. Read more »
Vomiting blood
Vomiting blood is a regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus (the feeding tube that transmits food and secretions... Read more »
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Nearly everyone has an attack of heartburn at some point in their lives. In the vast majority of cases the condition is temporary and mild causing only transient discomfort. If patients... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
Long-Term ComplicationsType 1 diabetes reduces the normal life span by an average of 5 to 8 years. However, survival rates are improving in all ethnic groups and both genders. Longer survival rates... Read more »
Type 2 Diabetes
Long-Term ComplicationsPatients with diabetes have higher mortality rates than nondiabetics regardless of sex, age, or other factors. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in these... Read more »

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