Black vomit? - General Health Message Board

luvmy2kids · 03-08-2007, 07:17 AM

My husband got sick a few times yesterday morning and he told me last night that his vomit was black. I've never heard of this, so I did an online search and I still don't know what the heck it could be. I told him to schedule an appointment with this doc, but chances are he won't. I'm just wondering if anyone had something similar and if so have any idea what caused it?

dustoffkid · 03-08-2007, 07:24 AM

Does it look like coffee grounds? Even if it doesn't, if it's black it could be an upper GI bleed; it needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP.

CheerAngel · 03-08-2007, 09:59 AM

Hi, it could have been blood that has been in the stomach for quite a while. And it's important that he gets it checked out. If it really is internal bleeding, it could be dangerous. Has he vomited any more of the black stuff after that night? Get checked early than later! Good luck.

Btw, did the vomit have any iron taste?

feelbad · 03-09-2007, 06:13 AM

generally,anytime someone vomits and it is blackish in color,it IS what the other posters have stated,blood.it is partially digested blood.he could have possibly an ulcer or some other upper GI problem that is causing him to actively bleed into his stomach.he most definitely needs to have this evaluated,today if possible.people do not just vomit up blood for no reason,there IS something that is periodically bleeding in him.is he complaining of pain anywhere at all,it doesn't actually have to be the stomach either?this does need looking into.if you call his docs office and tell them whats been going on,i am certain that they will want to see him today.you just really have to find out where this is actually stemming from,soon.please keep us posted as to what you find out,K?good luck to the both of you,i am hoping this is just an ulcer or some other easily treatable medical problem.let us know.FB

luvmy2kids · 03-09-2007, 06:59 AM

Thanks for all the respones! I asked him about whether or not it looked like coffee grounds, he said no, and if it had an iron taste, he said no, and he has not vomited since Wednesday morning. I asked him if he made an appointment, after he was telling me that it worried him, and big surprise - he said no. I also asked him if he's any pain that could be due to an ulcer and he said no. I'm going to bully him until he calls, and I'll keep everyone updated!