Blood in Vomit?

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Hey, I've been ill on and off for the last few weeks or so due to various fresher flus. Yesterday I finally went to the GP and was diagnosed with a chest infection and a fever.

I was given a normal course of antibiotics (which I've taken before, so I don't think I'm allergic to them.) I only started them today and so far I've only had one pill (about 45 mins ago) After that I ate about 6 small clementines for lunch as I lost my appetite a lot during this illness.

Now for the gruesome bit, I just sicked up all of the little clems, it just looks like mashed orange, but at the same time, there is a few red patches in it :confused:

Is this blood? and if it is? what do I do? Is it deemed important or is bringing a little blood up when you're ill expected?

Just to add some detail, I havn't been sick with all these illnesses before now, so I'm thinking it's either the antibiotics (which I've taken before....) or just binging on clementines? Is that even enough to make someone sick?

Anyway, opinions about the 'blood' is much appreciated, it could just be some other red gunk in my body that I'm not aware about. :confused:

Thanks to anyone that took the time to read this xx

Reply 1

Citizen Zero

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Not sure about the blood, but eating 6 clementines after taking medicine can't be very good for your stomach anyway - think of all the acid mixed with the antibiotics; not a good combination :s-smilie:

, and I'm not surprised your stomach heaved it back up what with you being ill already.

Reply 2

Revd. Mike

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If it was just a couple of little red patches, then I'd probably say it's not that much of a problem (totally unprofessional opinion btw). I think it's only a cause for concern if you're bringing up large volumes of blood, or the vomitus looks like coffee grounds. If it happens again or you're really worried I'd seek medical attention, possibly with the vomitus in a bag or something.

Reply 3

brokenangel

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Robbolo

Hey, I've been ill on and off for the last few weeks or so due to various fresher flus. Yesterday I finally went to the GP and was diagnosed with a chest infection and a fever.

Bf had the same (which i now have) and went stright to the doctors after being sick blood they did sod all and said it was a sysmpton of what he had.

If your worried or it happens again then go to a doctor.

Also this is going to sound really stupid but been there done that kinda thing have u got any ulcer in ur mouth as the acid in sick can take the top off them bring blood with it as it leaves your mouth.

Reply 4

as cruel as school children

10

might just be a symptom of your chest infection, but you should go and see a doctor if it's really worrying you

Reply 5

**MidnightMia**

Coughing up blood is a standard symptom of a chest infection - its usually what gets people to the docs in the first place!

It can also occur with any severe cough i.e. small blood vessels/delicate lining of throat can be damaged slightly (according to my GP).

It is only a worrying sign if it is copious amounts and/or persistent.

Reply 6

Meep!

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Could be blood, but if it was only a very little bit then it's probably nothing to worry about.

Reply 7

pixiepeep

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If you've thrown up quite violently then you could have cut your throat, which could explain the spots of blood. Although, having eaten some vividly coloured fruit, it could just be some of that. Unless you're in agony or throwing up what definitely looks like blood I wouldn't be too concerned. Then again, if you're concerned head for the GP. Better to be safe than sorry!!

Reply 8

Renal

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*MidnightMia*

Coughing up blood is a standard symptom of a chest infection - its usually what gets people to the docs in the first place!

Standard, really? ^o)

And WTF does haemoptysis have to do with haematemesis anyway? :wtf?:

Reply 9

**MidnightMia**

Renal

Standard, really? ^o)

And WTF does haemoptysis have to do with haematemesis anyway? :wtf?:

Thats an odd tone in response to advice from a DOCTOR not another unqualified TSR member, that has just been relayed.

Also I refer you to where I stated "It is only a worrying sign if it is copious amounts and/or persistent." - this takes into account the common mistake of confusing the two conditions.

"WTF" is a rather strong sentiment from someone who is not medically trained themselves.

Reply 10

Renal

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*MidnightMia*

Thats an odd tone in response to advice from a DOCTOR not another unqualified TSR member, that has just been relayed.

Also I refer you to where I stated "It is only a worrying sign if it is copious amounts and/or persistent." - this takes into account the common mistake of confusing the two conditions.

"WTF" is a rather strong sentiment from someone who is not medically trained themselves.

Careful love, it's not that I don't believe you (or your GP :rolleyes:

), it's, erm, well...

One of the screening questions to differentiate between the two is to ask about the presence of vomitus or phlegm, which was nicely answered in the first question. So again, is there any reason to suggest haemoptysis - persistant or otherwise?

Reply 11

**MidnightMia**

Renal

Careful love, it's not that I don't believe you (or your GP :rolleyes:

), it's, erm, well...

One of the screening questions to differentiate between the two is to ask about the presence of vomitus or phlegm, which was nicely answered in the first question. So again, is there any reason to suggest haemoptysis - persistant or otherwise?

The link had been that quite often if someones got a chest infection (of which ever type - it varies of course) they often have a pretty constant hacking cough (OP doesnt mention if they have one), leading to the effect previously outlined. This can sometimes also lead to vomiting (especially if a load of food has just been ingested) - coughing can sometimes get a bit out of hand - causing the blood to first appear amongst vomit. So its not quite as simple as all that - again leading to the copious/persistent element again...

(I didn't care whether you "believed" me, hey you dont know me, but my beef is with the patronising tone, which you actually carried on in next message. So not so good.)

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