Black Stool Medical Symptom
Health Encyclopedia: Vomiting Blood
Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit
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Although not all situations are the result of a major medical problem, this is difficult to know without a medical evaluation. Seek immediate medical attention.
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Call your doctor or go to the emergency room if vomiting of blood occurs -- this requires immediate medical evaluation.
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