What Causes Severe Vomiting Followed By Nausea And Heartburn?

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015

Question: I have been nauseated for the past 3 hours. I had loose stool about an hour ago and vomited 20 minutes ago. The vomit had 2 oblong, brown, smooth looking, sort of capsule shaped things in it. I haven't eaten anything in 13 hours so I don't believe it could be food. Is this something I should be concerned about? Am I vomiting feces? Is it blood? I still feel nauseous after vomiting. I had mild heartburn all day. I was drinking alcohol last night so I attributed all my ailments to that but am very concerned about the brown things in my vomit.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms likely to be due to gastritis

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

The vomitus is definitely not faecal matter. It is like to be due to alcohol induced Gastritis which could explain all your symptoms.

I would suggest you the following

1. Liquid antacid will be helpful

2. Antiemetic like Domperidone along with acid suppressant like Pantoprozole will be helpful

3. A glass of fresh lemon juice with honey added will help you tide over hangover

4. Ensure adequate intake of water, fresh fruit juice and soft diet

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (11 minutes later)

Thank you for the fast response. Any idea what the brown pellets could be? Also if I hadn't mentioned alcohol intake from 24 hours ago what would you have thought? I felt okay all day with no nausea up until about 3 hours ago. Really want to know what the brown things could be.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be due to bleeding from ulcer

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

The brown thing is likely to be due to small bleeding due to small ulceration of stomach. It is self limiting and will subside with medications. Even if you would not have mentioned alcohol, the opinion would have still been Gastritis.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Keep me updated

Take Care

Regards
Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (9 minutes later)

Thank you again. I have much peace of mind now. The medications I have at home with me are ranitidine and liquid pepto. Can I take the liquid pepto with a ranitidine tablet? Will the ulcers just go away with time/bland diet? Should I continue to take pepto/ranitidine for a few days?
you have been very helpful and I am very appreciative.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can take the medicine

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

You can definitely take the medicine which you have, they are the exact substitute for medicine which i mentioned > I would recommend to take them for 7-10 days for complete healing.

Do write to me anytime when you need any further assistance.

Take Care

Regards
Shobha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar