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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: I woke up this morning with what I think is stomach flu... throwing up and diarrhea.... but now when I am throwing up, seems warm and looks like blood..
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Blood in vomitus

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you are having what you think maybe a stomach flu. You have had vomiting and diarrhea this morning but now your vomitus has blood in it. I would recommend that you go to the ER to be evaluated. It is hard to tell how much bleeding a person could have if they find blood in the vomitus. This could be a bleeding ulcer and needs to be seen immediately. I would not recommend waiting to see what happens

In summary
1. GI bleed
2. Needs to be seen in ER today

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Dr. Ronald Schubert

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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Brief Answer: Blood in vomitus Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I am sorry to hear that you are having what you think maybe a stomach flu. You have had vomiting and diarrhea this morning but now your vomitus has blood in it. I would recommend that you go to the ER to be evaluated. It is hard to tell how much bleeding a person could have if they find blood in the vomitus. This could be a bleeding ulcer and needs to be seen immediately. I would not recommend waiting to see what happens In summary 1. GI bleed 2. Needs to be seen in ER today I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions