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What Causes Black Coloured Vomiting?
Question: Hi I am vomiting black, with blots of black in it. I am also passing black stool/water. However after a tough 24 hrs I am feeling better. Not vomiting, however still passing black stool/water
Brief Answer:
Could indicate GI bleeding. Visit your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Black colour vomiting suggests bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Black stools could indicate bleeding from the stomach or the small intestine.
I would suggest that you visit your doctor and get a physical examination.You would also need a complete hemogram test and stool microscopy test.
If there is evidence of bleed on stool exam or if hemoglobin is low then an upper GI endoscopy is indicated.
Dr Samir Patil
Could indicate GI bleeding. Visit your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Black colour vomiting suggests bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Black stools could indicate bleeding from the stomach or the small intestine.
I would suggest that you visit your doctor and get a physical examination.You would also need a complete hemogram test and stool microscopy test.
If there is evidence of bleed on stool exam or if hemoglobin is low then an upper GI endoscopy is indicated.
Dr Samir Patil
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