What should you do about black emesis?

Answer by  Buckdoc (92)

Several things may cause black emasis. Black colored emesis which looks like coffee grounds may be a symptom of bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract. Bile can sometimes appear almost black if very concentrated. Both of these symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Answer by  Connie45 (1110)

It's an indication of bleeding in the stomach or elsewhere in your gastrointestinal tract. It could be from drinking too much alcohol or from a bleeding ulcer. You should to to the ER as soon as possible.

Answer by  Sergiu (344)

If the color of your vomiting content is black that might be the presence of coagulated blood originating from the stomach and obviously indicates bleeding. The color may be due to the food ingested, but much less likely. Digestive bleeding is a serious reason to visit a doctor, as it might indicate serious disease, but not always. Visit a gastroenterologist.

Answer by  arthi (336)

Emesis is expellation of stomach contents due to reflex disorder. Black Emesis is may due to some infection or malignancy in any the gastro intestinal tract, which requires immediate medical intervention of a gasteroenterologist