Fecal vomiting is it rare?

[Eli229]

Is Fecal vomiting is it rare? I heard its life threating if you have it.

[Maria RN]

Fecal vomiting is also called stercoraceous vomiting. It may occur with intestinal obstruction. I've read that fecal vomiting may be fatal because it may result in aspiration pneumonia: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000121.htm

[Eli229]

I understand about that Sue but that was not question I wanted to know. The question that I wanted to know is is Fecal vomiting rare?

[Maria RN]

Based on the information from this site: http://chestofbooks.com/health/disease/Intestines/The-Symptoms-Of-Acute-Intestinal-Obstruction.html
it is a very rare occurrence.

[Eli229]

I know this is a nasty question but Sue what does Fecal Vomit look like?

[Maria RN]

From what I've read, it has the appearance and odor of feces.

[Eli229]

feces is do do right? lollol.

[Anna_levan]

Fecal vomiting is usually a sign of very dangerous diseases: acute intenstinal obstruction or bowel infarction. In this case you should seek for urgent medical help.