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Suggest Treatment For Brownish Vomiting

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

Question: I have thrown up twice today. A bug has been going through our family. The throw up is very liquid and dark brown in color. Never seen that before. Any ideas about the color and consistency? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, throwing up dark brown fluid

Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to HCM, throwing up dark brown fluid may indicate it contains altered blood. Please see your doctor at the earliest. Meanwhile take some medication for acidity and something like Ondensetron for vomiting. You can revert back--regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

What causes altered blood? What does it mean? How does it affect me? What about future effects? Can it be treated? Is it indicative of a bigger problem? Am I in trouble?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Bleeding can be commonly from an ulcer, acute severe acidity

Detailed Answer:
Hi, Bleeding can be commonly from an ulcer, acute severe acidity due to medications, liver and kidney failure or a bleeding disorder. Altered blood means blood that has slowly accumulated and gets altered in color.I am sure it is not anything serious and should settle down. But you certainly need to show your doctor. Seriousness, whether you are in trouble, and future effects depends on cause and response to treatment. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY