THROWING UP BLOOD

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It has been three weeks now and my husband is still throwing up blood almost like everyday, it started out as red blood and now its dark like maroon color, he refuses to go the the Dr's. What could this be? He also has sharp pains on both sides of his stomach, his stomach look sreally bloated.

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi,
Then it could be secondary to H.pylori. infection (causing ulcer disease.)
In any case an upper GI endoscopy has to be done.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[heart143]

He does not take any medication at all. So what could that mean?

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi,
An upper GI endoscopy is very essential in the evaluation and management of blood vomiting.
You can advise your husband to avoid painkillers if he is taking any.
PPI and sucralfate may be helpful if the bleeding is due to ulcer disease.
I would like to tell you there are many other conditions like varices which also cause blood vomiting and those conditions do not respond to the medications I have mentioned.

The best thing to do is consulting your GI doctor for endoscopy.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.