Can you puke up feces

However, if a person is bleeding from the rectum or they notice blood in their stool, they should speak to a doctor right away. People with chronic constipation may strain too much and develop hemorrhoids. These are small pockets of tissue around the rectum and a common site of bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Minor hemorrhoid bleeding is not a cause for concern, but a large amount of bright red blood in stool constitutes an emergency. It could indicate a damaged area of the intestinal tract that requires swift medical attention. Severe abdominal pain and constipation can result from several urgent health issues that may require surgery to correct.

People should not ignore severe abdominal pain, especially when it accompanies constipation. Seek immediate medical treatment when these symptoms occur together.

Vomiting stool or bile can indicate a bowel obstruction. The vomit may smell like stool, and it may be dark brown or brown-purple.

If a person vomits bile , the vomit may be greenish-yellow. Vomiting stool is a medical emergency that requires decompression of the stomach. If possible, the doctor will insert a tube through the nose — a nasogastric tube — and use it to suck out the stomach contents.

Long term constipation can develop into fecal impaction , which involves hard, dry stool becoming stuck in the rectum and blocking other stool from passing. A person with fecal impaction may feel the need to have a bowel movement but be unable to push anything out.

Fecal impaction can cause pain and vomiting. People may need emergency treatment or a hospital visit. Some people have a greater risk of fecal impaction.

Certain medications can slow down movement in the intestines, leading to severe constipation and impaction. To help you have regular bowel movements, eat at regular times, do not strain during a bowel movement, and drink plenty of water. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor before you increase the amount of fluids you drink. Drink high-calorie liquid formulas if your doctor says to. Severe symptoms may make it hard for your body to take in vitamins and minerals.

Get regular exercise. It helps you digest your food better. Walking is a good choice. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have a fever. You are vomiting. You have new or worse belly pain.

You cannot pass stools or gas. Current as of: February 10, Home About MyHealth. Can you Poop Via Your Mouth? By Ross Pomeroy September 23, Related Topics: Peristalsis , Digestion , Feces. Show comments Hide Comments. You must be logged in to comment. Breast milk has fluids and electrolytes needed to prevent dehydration. Your doctor may also want you to give your baby an oral rehydration solution ORS.

If you feed your baby formula, try switching to one that is lactose free while your baby is sick. Lactose can make diarrhea worse.

Your doctor may also suggest switching from formula to an ORS for 12 to 24 hours, and then switching back. For toddlers and young children: Use an ORS, which contains the right mix of salt, sugar, potassium, and other nutrients to help replace lost body fluids. Children older than 1 year may also have clear soups, clear sodas, or juice mixed with water to help prevent dehydration. You should avoid giving your child plain water and soft drinks. Water alone does not contain enough salt and nutrients to help with dehydration.

For adults and seniors: To replace the fluids lost from vomiting and diarrhea, adults and seniors should try to drink at least seven eight-ounce glasses of water each day. Seniors may also use ORS or liquid meal replacements to help replace lost body fluids.

What is an ORS? Questions to Ask Your Doctor Can vomiting and diarrhea be the signs of another health condition? What, if any, medicines can help treat vomiting and diarrhea? What should I do if I think my child has food poisoning?

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