Medical Questions and Answers
Potential Causes of Prolonged Blood Vomiting
- Vomiting
Vomiting of blood can result from the vomiting process itself. The pressure from emesis on the esophagus can lead to tears in its lining, progressively turning the vomit bloody. Hematemesis indicates the origin is in the upper gastrointestinal tract, encompass
Read MoreE. Coli: Symptoms and Treatment
- Vomiting
1. Given your recent travel history, it's possible you have an E. coli infection. 2. I recommend undergoing a liver function test (LFT) and a whole abdomen ultrasound (USG). In the meantime, start taking the following medications:
Read MoreCould Eosinophilic Esophagitis Be Causing Vomiting?
- Vomiting
It's more likely a sign of eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition in which some individuals develop sensitivity to certain foods such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, peanut, and shellfish. This condition is characterized by an accumulation of eosinophils, a type of
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