The GUT Foundation

Haematemesis

Haematemesis is the vomiting of blood from the upper gastrointestinal tract although the bleeding site may be either in the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum. The blood may be bright red, dark red or the colour of coffee grounds because it has been altered by acid in the stomach. It is a highly significant symptom that is usually considered to be a medical emergency. If the bleeding is of such severity it may cause loss of blood volume with faintness, a fall in blood pressure, sweating, palpitations, facial pallor and even loss of consciousness. Common causes are bleeding from ulcers, splits in the lining of the oesophagus and less frequently gastric cancer and sometimes from oesophageal varices. 

Recipe of the Month

Ricotta Pikelets. Delicious modern recipes Recipe of the Monthfrom Australia’s world-class chefs to cater especially for sensitive stomachs.

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The Gut Foundation Cookbook

The Gut Foundation Cook Book contains The Gut Foundation CookbookRecipes from Australia's Top Chefs $39.99 including P & H Please go to publications to order

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DeGUTstation Dinner

The 2nd annual DeGUTstation dinner will be DeGUTstation Dinnerheld at the AJC Randwick on 14 October 2010 - order your tickets now.

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