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Friday, October, 30, 2009

What Does Vomiting Blood Indicate

Health Encyclopedia: Vomiting Blood

Alternative Names

Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit


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Health Guide

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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