When is bloody sputum dangerous?
Coughing up blood is called hemoptysis in medical language.
The cause of vomiting blood is expected to be due to various lung pathologies, diseases.
blood in the sputum may be bright red or pink; Sometimes the sputum is foamy or has a kind of slimy effect.
In hemoptysis, blood comes from a certain area of the lung, although blood may also come from the stomach. That is why it is advisable to consult a doctor, because only a specialist and based on the appropriate diagnosis can find the primary source of bleeding. It is necessary to determine the cause, that is, why the organ is losing blood. Most causes are not serious and can be treated. However, the fact that you coughed up blood is noteworthy! Bloody sputum may be a symptom of an acute infection or lung cancer.
Coughing up a large amount of blood at one time can turn into a life-threatening complication, and in this case the patient should be immediately admitted to the emergency department of the clinic.
Remember, if you cough up a large amount of blood or your condition does not improve, you should definitely consult a doctor.
Call 911 immediately if you cough up more than a teaspoon of blood.
You need urgent medical help if you have bloody sputum for more than a week or cough is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- fever;
- chest pain;
- night sweats;
- shortness of breath;
- you lose weight quickly;
- dizziness or a feeling of heart failure;
- blood in the urine or stool.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/17696-coughing-up-blood
