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Alcoholic, Stopped Drinking, Throwing Up Black Substance. Can This Be Liver Related?
Hello, My father is an alcoholic, stopped drinking all of a sudden and has not had anything to eat in a couple of days. Now my mother tells me he is throwing up a black substance. Should she take him to the emergency room? Can this be liver related?
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar and I am pleased to assist you.
The black substance he is throwing up could be altered blood.
An upper GI endoscopy has to be done.
He needs to be taken to ER.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar and I am pleased to assist you.
The black substance he is throwing up could be altered blood.
An upper GI endoscopy has to be done.
He needs to be taken to ER.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar
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