“Is vomiting blood an emergency?”

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“Is vomiting blood an emergency?”

I vomited blood. Is vomiting blood an emergency?

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**Dr. Michael Solis** Emergency Physician Visalia, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Solis Emergency Physician Visalia, CA

Yes

**Dr. Myron Bohdan Harmaty** Emergency Physician Charlotte, NC · Accepted Answer

Dr. Myron Bohdan Harmaty Emergency Physician Charlotte, NC

It is always an emergency

**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

If it is bright red blood and occurs repeatedly, then yes it is an emergency.