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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Fecal vomiting
			\| synonyms = [[Feculent vomiting]], [[stercoraceous vomiting]]
			\| field = [[Gastroenterology]]
			\| symptoms = Vomiting of [[feces]]
			\| complications = [[Dehydration]], [[electrolyte imbalance]], [[aspiration pneumonia]]
			\| causes = [[Bowel obstruction]], [[gastrointestinal fistula]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[imaging studies]]
			\| differential = [[Gastroenteritis]], [[bowel obstruction]], [[intestinal pseudo-obstruction]]
			\| treatment = [[Surgical intervention]], [[nasogastric decompression]]
			\| medication = [[Antiemetics]], [[antibiotics]]
			\| prognosis = Variable, depends on underlying cause
			\| frequency = Rare
			}}
	'''Fecal vomiting''' is a medical condition where a person vomits matter from the intestines. This is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.		'''Fecal vomiting''' is a medical condition where a person vomits matter from the intestines. This is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==

	Fecal vomiting is not a disease in itself but is a symptom of an underlying condition. It is usually caused by a blockage in the intestines. This blockage can be due to a number of reasons including [[bowel obstruction]], [[volvulus]], [[intussusception]], and [[hernia]].		Fecal vomiting is not a disease in itself but is a symptom of an underlying condition. It is usually caused by a blockage in the intestines. This blockage can be due to a number of reasons including [[bowel obstruction]], [[volvulus]], [[intussusception]], and [[hernia]].

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==

	The main symptom of fecal vomiting is the vomiting of material that resembles feces both in smell and in appearance. Other symptoms can include [[abdominal pain]], [[nausea]], [[bloating]], and [[constipation]].		The main symptom of fecal vomiting is the vomiting of material that resembles feces both in smell and in appearance. Other symptoms can include [[abdominal pain]], [[nausea]], [[bloating]], and [[constipation]].

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==

	Diagnosis of fecal vomiting involves a thorough medical history and physical examination. Additional tests may be required to determine the cause of the blockage. These can include [[X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], and [[endoscopy]].		Diagnosis of fecal vomiting involves a thorough medical history and physical examination. Additional tests may be required to determine the cause of the blockage. These can include [[X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], and [[endoscopy]].

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==

	Treatment of fecal vomiting involves addressing the underlying cause of the blockage. This can involve [[surgery]], [[medication]], or other treatments depending on the cause.		Treatment of fecal vomiting involves addressing the underlying cause of the blockage. This can involve [[surgery]], [[medication]], or other treatments depending on the cause.

	== Prognosis ==		== Prognosis ==

	The prognosis for fecal vomiting depends on the underlying cause of the blockage. With prompt treatment, the prognosis can be good. However, if left untreated, fecal vomiting can lead to serious complications including [[sepsis]], [[peritonitis]], and [[death]].		The prognosis for fecal vomiting depends on the underlying cause of the blockage. With prompt treatment, the prognosis can be good. However, if left untreated, fecal vomiting can lead to serious complications including [[sepsis]], [[peritonitis]], and [[death]].

	== See also ==		== See also ==

	* [[Bowel obstruction]]		* [[Bowel obstruction]]
	* [[Volvulus]]		* [[Volvulus]]
	* [[Intussusception]]		* [[Intussusception]]
	* [[Hernia]]		* [[Hernia]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	[[Category:Gastrointestinal disorders]]		[[Category:Gastrointestinal disorders]]
	[[Category:Symptoms]]		[[Category:Symptoms]]

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'''Fecal vomiting''' is a medical condition where a person vomits matter from the intestines. This is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.

== Causes ==

Fecal vomiting is not a disease in itself but is a symptom of an underlying condition. It is usually caused by a blockage in the intestines. This blockage can be due to a number of reasons including [[bowel obstruction]], [[volvulus]], [[intussusception]], and [[hernia]].

== Symptoms ==

The main symptom of fecal vomiting is the vomiting of material that resembles feces both in smell and in appearance. Other symptoms can include [[abdominal pain]], [[nausea]], [[bloating]], and [[constipation]].

== Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis of fecal vomiting involves a thorough medical history and physical examination. Additional tests may be required to determine the cause of the blockage. These can include [[X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]], and [[endoscopy]].

== Treatment ==

Treatment of fecal vomiting involves addressing the underlying cause of the blockage. This can involve [[surgery]], [[medication]], or other treatments depending on the cause.

== Prognosis ==

The prognosis for fecal vomiting depends on the underlying cause of the blockage. With prompt treatment, the prognosis can be good. However, if left untreated, fecal vomiting can lead to serious complications including [[sepsis]], [[peritonitis]], and [[death]].

== See also ==

* [[Bowel obstruction]]
* [[Volvulus]]
* [[Intussusception]]
* [[Hernia]]

== References ==

<references />

[[Category:Medical conditions]]
[[Category:Gastrointestinal disorders]]
[[Category:Symptoms]]

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