Hematemesis means vomiting blood from your upper digestive tract-your esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine. The blood may look bright red or dark and grainy, like coffee grounds. Hematemesis is a medical emergency that requires prompt evaluation and treatment.
You may notice one or more of the following when you have hematemesis:
Bleeding in the upper digestive tract can stem from several conditions, including:
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Hematemesis is the medical term for vomiting blood, which originates from bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine.
The ICD-10 code for hematemesis (vomiting of blood) is K92.0, used when blood loss is identified but no other specific underlying cause is assigned.
Hematemesis is pronounced "hee-muh-TEE-sis."
If you experience nausea alongside hematemesis, the ICD-10 code remains K92.0 unless an additional diagnosable condition (such as gastritis) is confirmed.
Having hematemesis means there is active bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract-specifically the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine-which requires prompt medical evaluation.
Common causes include peptic ulcers, gastritis, esophageal varices, Mallory-Weiss tears from forceful vomiting, certain medications (NSAIDs, aspirin), and tumors in the stomach or esophagus.
Vomiting blood is a medical emergency. Seek immediate care at a hospital or call your gastroenterologist in Houston without delay.
Yes. Significant or untreated bleeding can lead to shock, anemia, and other serious complications, making urgent treatment critical.
GastroDoxs in Houston specializes in diagnosing and treating hematemesis, offering rapid evaluation with advanced endoscopic and medical therapies.
GastroDoxs provides fast, accurate diagnostics, expert endoscopic interventions, tailored medical management, and compassionate support throughout your recovery.
