Hematemesis
The vomiting of blood.
What is Hematemesis?
Hematemesis is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hematemesis that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hematemesis
The following conditions have been associated with Hematemesis. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene.
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited platelet disorder characterized by mild to severe bleeding tendency, macr...
Caroli syndrome
Caroli syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hardikar syndrome
Hardikar syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Multifocal lymphangioendotheliomatosis-thrombocytopenia syndrome
Multifocal lymphangioendotheliomatosis-thrombocytopenia syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with vari...
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Neuroendocrine tumor of stomach
Neuroendocrine tumor of stomach is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Open sores on the stomach or duodenum lining, often caused by H. pylori infection or NSAID use, causing burning stomach ...
Plague
Plague is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Rift valley fever
Rift valley fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hematemesis is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.