with vomiting. This manifestation generally indicates an ongoing or recent loss of blood from the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach or duodenum).The bleeding is prolonged over time or to such an extent as to immediately stimulate vomiting due to the stretching of the gastric walls.
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Hematemesis can result from various diseases, including: esophageal diverticula, gastric or duodenal ulcer, liver cirrhosis, esophagitis, gastritis, esophageal or stomach cancer, and esophageal varices.
Hematemesis is always a serious clinical sign; as such, it must be evaluated by an emergency physician.
To treat haematemesis, it is necessary to identify the cause. Depending on the severity, the doctor may indicate a drug treatment (eg administration of haemostatic drugs) or, in severe cases, a series of blood transfusions or surgery.
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