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Hi! I Am A 31 Year Old Woman. On Saturday
Question: Hi! I am a 31 year old woman. On Saturday night I drank a good amount of alcohol on an almost empty stomach. On sunday morning I was feeling nauseous so i decided make myself throw up. The first time was fine, the second time, there was blood in my vomit. I was feeling fine after and feeling fine today besides anxiety. I am scared it is something very serious.
Brief Answer:
Probably a bleeding ulcer, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Blood in vomit is very common after drinking.
Some of the common causes are gastritis, a bleeding ulcer, and simple tears of the food pipes.
I recommend using medication to lower the acidity the stomach such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily in the morning before breakfast
I also recommend to drink liquids and avoid food that can trigger the symptoms such as spicy food or caffeinated drinks.
If the symptoms continue I suggest to do an endoscopy for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably a bleeding ulcer, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Blood in vomit is very common after drinking.
Some of the common causes are gastritis, a bleeding ulcer, and simple tears of the food pipes.
I recommend using medication to lower the acidity the stomach such as Omeprazole 20 mg daily in the morning before breakfast
I also recommend to drink liquids and avoid food that can trigger the symptoms such as spicy food or caffeinated drinks.
If the symptoms continue I suggest to do an endoscopy for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you. For how long should I take the medication? Does a bleeding ulcer heals on it%E2%80%99s on?
Brief Answer:
You can take the medication for two weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Thank you for your question.
You can continue this treatment for 7 to 14 days depending on your symptoms.
Most peptic ulcers without heal completely , regardless of the cause.
If the symptoms continue further examinations should be done.
Feel free to contact me again for further clarification.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
You can take the medication for two weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Thank you for your question.
You can continue this treatment for 7 to 14 days depending on your symptoms.
Most peptic ulcers without heal completely , regardless of the cause.
If the symptoms continue further examinations should be done.
Feel free to contact me again for further clarification.
Take care,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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