What causes vomiting with bleeding during heatstroke?
Nov 25, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Vomiting blood due to heatstroke may be caused by oral bleeding, nasal bleeding, or gastrointestinal bleeding. Additionally, vomiting blood during heatstroke cannot rule out intestinal bleeding as a possible cause. It is recommended to promptly seek medical treatment for heat clearance and heatstroke relief after onset, and to avoid prolonged exposure to high-temperature environments in daily life.
Heatstroke accompanied by vomiting and bleeding may be caused by oral bleeding, nasal bleeding, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
1. Oral bleeding
After heatstroke, a person may experience symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and headaches. If the tongue is bitten by the teeth or if there is bleeding from the gums, blood may appear in the vomit.
2. Nasal bleeding
If the mucous membranes in the nasal cavity are damaged during heatstroke, causing blood to flow from the nose into the mouth, this blood may then be expelled during vomiting, resulting in bloody vomit.
3. Gastrointestinal bleeding
If one has recently consumed spicy or irritating foods that cause damage to the gastric mucosa, gastrointestinal bleeding may occur during vomiting after heatstroke.
Moreover, vomiting with blood after heatstroke cannot rule out bleeding from the intestines. It is recommended to seek timely medical treatment for cooling and relieving heatstroke symptoms, and to avoid prolonged exposure to high-temperature environments. When experiencing vomiting with blood, it is important to promptly visit a正规 hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
