If You Vomit Blood or Pass Black Stools, Go to the Hospital Immediately
Gastrointestinal bleeding is not just a result of heartburn.
It is a dangerous signal from serious conditions like gastric ulcers, cirrhosis, or colon cancer, and rapid action determines survival.
Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to bleeding within the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
It manifests as Hematemesis (vomiting blood), Melena (black, tarry stools), or Hematochezia (bloody stools).
Depending on the amount and speed of bleeding, it can lead to dizziness, fainting, or shock, making it an emergency that requires accurate assessment and identification of the underlying cause.
