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How Should Alcohol Addiction Causing Vomiting Of Blood Be Treated?
Dear Doctors,
I have a brother who is addicted to Alcohol due to personal problems..
I have recently seen vomitting dark brown blood on throwing out..
I would like know what tests to be done..
Does Liver Function Test is available in your Hospital ?
With Best Regards,
Kiran.
I have a brother who is addicted to Alcohol due to personal problems..
I have recently seen vomitting dark brown blood on throwing out..
I would like know what tests to be done..
Does Liver Function Test is available in your Hospital ?
With Best Regards,
Kiran.
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Hello kiran
Welcome here.
Blood in vomit is not a good sign especially in alcoholics. This may be a sign of gastritis, ulcers or esophageal varices. Liver function tests are essential. Alongwith that, upper GI Endoscopy is essential.
You must take your brother to emergency room.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Welcome here.
Blood in vomit is not a good sign especially in alcoholics. This may be a sign of gastritis, ulcers or esophageal varices. Liver function tests are essential. Alongwith that, upper GI Endoscopy is essential.
You must take your brother to emergency room.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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