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Gran Mal, Black Vomiting. Have Special Needs And Epilepsy. Is Black Vomit From Chest Infection?

Sister with special needs 45 years old. Just had 2 gran mals and black vomit . In hospital with suspected infection of something? Suspect high temp caused seizures. What is black vomit from? Chest infection? Special needs from birth, epilepsy from bad vaccination back in the 60 s Ireland!
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Black vomiting may be due to upper GI bleed or it may be due to iron tablets consumption or bismuth contain antacids.

So you have to get it done upper gi endoscopy to rule out for possible causes of black vomiting.

Avoid intake of pain killer medication or alcohol consumption. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week.

If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Gran Mal, Black Vomiting. Have Special Needs And Epilepsy. Is Black Vomit From Chest Infection?

Hello, Black vomiting may be due to upper GI bleed or it may be due to iron tablets consumption or bismuth contain antacids. So you have to get it done upper gi endoscopy to rule out for possible causes of black vomiting. Avoid intake of pain killer medication or alcohol consumption. Use tablet pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist