Black vomit is a sign of internal bleeding or bleeding in your gastrointestinal tract.
The vomit appears black and can take on the appearance of coffee grounds from old and coagulated blood in the gastrointestinal tract.
If your vomiting black in color vomit you should see a doctor or go to the ER or urgent care.
Throwing up black vomit after excessive drinking is usually dried blood in the intestines that have been there for a while.
A benign (non-cancerous) or cancerous tumor in the stomach or oesophagus can cause the black vomit.
A severe injury to the abdominal area, as caused by a car accident or blow to the abdomen can also cause the black vomit.
Black vomit is a sign of serious health issue such as internal bleeding in most cases so you should seek medical attention right away.
Anyone who vomits blood or a substance that resembles coffee grounds should seek immediate medical attention.
If you're unable to get to the emergency room, you should call for an ambulance.
Your vomit color is a great indicator of your health status and can help piece together a diagnosis.
Yellow or green vomit can emerge with a flu virus or fasting, while black vomit is indicative of a more serious digestive problem that is causing internal bleeding.