hematemesis

hematemesis /he·ma·tem·e·sis/ (he″mah-tem´ĕ-sis) the vomiting of blood.

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he·ma·tem·e·sis (hm-tm-ss, hm-, hm-t-mss)

n.

The vomiting of blood.

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hematemesis

[hē′mətem′əsis, hem′-]

Etymology: Gk, haima + emesis, vomiting

vomiting of bright red blood, indicating rapid upper GI bleeding, commonly associated with esophageal varices or peptic ulcer. The rate and the source of bleeding are determined by endoscopic examination. Any blood found in the stomach is removed by nasogastric suction. Treatment requires replacement of blood by transfusion, administration of IV fluids for maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance, and possible gastric lavage. Surgery may be necessary. The patient is usually very anxious and needs quiet, warmth, and reassurance. Also spelled haematemesis. See also gastrointestinal bleeding.

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hematemesis [he″mah-tem´ĕ-sis]

the vomiting of blood. The appearance of the vomit depends on the amount and character of the gastric contents at the time blood is vomited and on the length of time the blood has been in the stomach. Gastric acids change bright red blood to a brownish color and the vomit is often described as “coffee-ground” in color. Bright red blood in the vomit indicates a fresh hemorrhage and little contact of the blood with gastric juices. The most common causes of hematemesis are peptic ulcer, gastritis, esophageal varices or lesions, and cancer of the stomach. Benign tumors, traumatic postoperative bleeding, and swallowed blood from points in the nose, mouth, and throat can also produce hematemesis.

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hematemesis (hem··t·mēˑ·sis),

n the oral expulsion of blood; indicative of peptic ulcer, esophageal varices, or other conditions.

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hematemesis (hē´mtem´esis),

n vomiting of blood.

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hematemesis

the vomiting of blood. The appearance of the vomitus depends on the amount and character of the gastric contents at the time blood is vomited and on the length of time the blood has been in the stomach. Gastric acids change bright red blood to a brownish color and the vomitus is often described as 'coffee-ground' in color. Bright red blood in the vomitus indicates a fresh hemorrhage and little contact of the blood with gastric juices.

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hematemesis

Spitting up blood Medtalk The passage of blood from the mouth, most often due to ruptured esophageal varices

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Patient discussion about hematemesis.

Q. Why do alcoholics spew blood? I saw someone vomiting blood and my brother said it is because he’s an alcoholic but couldn’t explain why…

A. Alcohol affects many different things in the body. This sounds very serious and he probably needs immediate medical attention. When your body is trying to process something that is harming it at the same time, many things are going on and being destroyed.