Hematemesis in Children, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment – Agrawal Gastrocare Center Indore
Hematemesis in Children
Significant volumes of blood in your vomit are referred to as hematemesis or vomiting blood in children. Children that spit blood may come from their teeth, mouth, or throat and are typically not regarded to be vomiting blood.
Vomit blood can be bright red, black, or dark brown in colour. Vomit that contains blood frequently comes from the upper gastrointestinal (GI), such as the stomach. Minor factors, such as swallowing blood from a mouth wound or a nosebleed, can sometimes cause vomiting blood in children. There won’t likely be any long-term impacts from these situations.
Causes of Hematemesis in Children
Vomiting blood can have multiple causes, ranging from simple to serious. Usually, they are the result of an illness, injury, or medicine use.
Common causes of blood vomiting include:
● Swallowing blood after having oral surgery or a nosebleed.
● An oesophagal tear brought on by frequent vomiting or coughing.
● A bleeder of an ulcer.
● Gastritis.
● Significant oesophagal reflux disease (GERD).
● The following more serious conditions, which can be life-threatening, can also induce vomiting blood are internal wounds and an organ bleed.
Symptoms of Hematemesis in Children
Vomiting blood as a consequence of severe internal GI bleeding can result in shock. Common symptoms of shock include are:
● Shallow, rapid breathing.
● Quick heartbeat.
● Low urination.
● Light skin.
● Clammy or chilled skin.
● Confusion.
● Dizziness upon standing up, fainting, and blurred vision.
Shock can cause irreversible organ damage, organ damage if it is not treated right away. Contact your doctor right away if you suffer any shock-related symptoms.
Treatment of Hematemesis in Children
Hematemesis frequently ends on its own. If not, the type of treatment depends on where the bleeding started. In many instances, treatment or medicine can be provided to control the bleeding. The doctor will advise a few tests to identify the issue. Your doctor will decide which treatment is best for you once the cause of the bleeding has been found.
Dr. Amit Agarwal
Director & Gastroenterologist Consultant
Agarwal Gastrocare Center Indore