The following features are indicative of Hematemesis:
vomiting blood
nausea
abdominal pain
fatigue
sweating
dark colored tar like stools
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Common Causes of Hematemesis
The following are the most common causes of Hematemesis:
small blood vessels tearing of the throat while having forceful vomiting
bleeding ulcers in the stomach
bleeding ulcers in esophagus
blood clotting disorders
defects in the blood vessels of the gastrointestinal tract
inflammation of the esophagus lining
Other Causes of Hematemesis
The following are the less common causes of Hematemesis:
tumors of the mouth
tumors of throat
tumors of stomach
tumors of esophagus
Risk Factors for Hematemesis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Hematemesis:
Mallory-Weiss tear syndrome
Prevention of Hematemesis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Hematemesis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid eating solid diet
stabilize the patient with use of intravenous fluids
Occurrence of Hematemesis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Hematemesis cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Hematemesis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Hematemesis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Hematemesis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Hematemesis:
CBC (Complete Blood Count): To diagnose the blood chemistries
EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy): To visualize the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract down to the duodenum
Rectal examination: To diagnose the rectum part
Complications of Hematemesis if untreated
Yes, Hematemesis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Hematemesis is left untreated:
hypovolemic shock
Procedures for Treatment of Hematemesis
The following procedures are used to treat Hematemesis:
Surgery: To stop the bleeding
Blood transfusion: To fulfill the deficiency of blood loss in vomiting
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: To stop the bleeding in emergency conditions
Self-care for Hematemesis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Hematemesis:
avoid diet consumption
stabilize the patient with use of intravenous fluids
Time for Treatment of Hematemesis
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Hematemesis to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: