Haematemesis
Haematemesis is the vomiting of blood. This may be frank blood or blood altered by the action of gastric acid and digestive enzymes, i.e. ‘coffee grounds’. Haematemesis is usually caused by lesions proximal to the duodenojejunal junction.
Causes
Oesophagus
Stomach
Duodenum
History
Swallowed blood
Check for a recent history of epistaxis or haemoptysis.
Oesophagus
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