I went to the ER and the doctors said I was fine. It could also be due to something that was eaten. Throwing up bile, a yellow or greenish liquid, can happen for many reasons. If there is no dietary explanation, however, the dark vomit may be a sign of a medical emergency. Diarrhoea usually occurs when fluid cannot be absorbed from the contents of your bowel, or when extra fluid is secreted into your bowel, causing watery poo. Your use of the services is voluntary and subject to Buoy Health’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.By clicking “Agree & continue” you hereby authorize Buoy Health to ask you about your symptoms, health status, and behaviors. Published July 19, 2018. Vomiting Black (Old Blood) or Fresh Blood: Causes • Bleeding in the stomach • Bleeding in the esophagus • Bleeding in the upper small intestine • The bleeding can be caused by ulcers or a torn blood vessel. This mostly occurs with dogs with a poor diet or with too much acid in the stomach. If you have been vomiting for awhile, then it is common to begin to vomit clear liquid and stomach bile, especially if you have been drinking water and have not eaten anything recently. Bilious Vomiting Syndrome in Cats. Many of the inflammatory causes of hematemesis are more chronic and treatment involves healing and preventing ulcers and areas of inflammation. If you are truly vomiting blood, you may also experience symptoms such as: In situations of excessive bleeding, you may also experience: Seek prompt medical attention if you experience any of the above symptoms. Pressure: Certain conditions can cause high blood pressure in the portal vein, a large vein that brings blood... Trauma. Bile is a bitter, yellow-green fluid that is created in the liver and stored in the gallbladder until food has been ingested. The weirdest thing was, my tongue turned almost completely black after a few days of the throwing up. When someone starts experiencing black vomit, it is advisable to call a doctor, describe the symptoms and the patient's recent history, and get advice about when and where to seek medical attention. There is a simple blood test in dogs to check for heartworms, but the most commonly used test checks only for the adult worm. There are many different causes of inflammation including: Vascular causes of black or brown vomit may include: Trauma-related causes of black or brown vomit may include: In general, any cancer is the result of cells dividing and growing uncontrollably. i've done that and at first it seemed he was gaining his energy back and trying to eat and drink his water but now he's not trying to eat or drink again. Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Many of these medications are also targeted at controlling damaging acid production. @CopperPipe: To answer your question, did you happen to take pepto bismol for the nausea? Abdominal pain is usually a sign of a common illness or infection. Mary has a liberal arts degree from Goddard College and Some reasons for bleeds can include prolonged vomiting leading to tears in the esophagus, tumors, kidney disease, alcoholism, a ruptured ulcer, internal trauma, and hemorrhagic diseases like yellow fever. Published January 11, 2018. I don't know what it could be offhand. I recovered completely within the next week, and I'm fine now, so I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, but I'm just curious. Or could you tell me some other symptoms that I should be looking for. You can also practice the following lifestyle remedies to help prevent the development of hematemesis: As the blood travels through the gastrointestinal tract to the outside of the body, the red blood cells undergo breakdown and the hemoglobin releases iron atoms that are now exposed to oxidation — meaning the oxygen from the air oxidizes the iron resulting in a darker color. 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