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Vomiting blood (haematemesis)could be a sign of a serious problem .
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Common causes of vomiting blood
If you vomit blood, it means there's bleeding somewhere in your oesophagus, stomach or the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). Below is a summary of the most likely causes of blood in the
Introduction
Read about what to do if you're vomiting blood. Vomiting blood is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical assistance. Go to your GP surgery or nearest A&E department.
Less common causes of vomiting blood
Less commonly, blood in yourvomit may be caused by: swallowing poisons such as corrosive acid or arsenic ablood condition such asa reduced number of platelets in the blood(thrombocytopenia), l
What to expect when you see a doctor
Unless you're perfectly well and the cause is obvious to your GP or doctor for example, swallowing blood from a Nosebleed you should be admitted to hospital straight away for tests. These will inclu
