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Vomiting blood   

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Alternative names:

Hematemesis; Blood in the vomit

Definition:

The regurgitation of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract, which includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus (feeding tube that transmits food and secretions from mouth to stomach), stomach, and small intestine.

Considerations

Common Causes

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