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What Causes Vomiting Up Of Yellow Mucus?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Question: Yes, My grandaughter age 10 has been vomiting at night for 10 days . has went to Er anf had xrays of stomach, Blood work and urine test nothing show up. She started vomitng up lots of yellow mucus with what looked like yogurt, now she vomit gray muscus, It is mostly at night. and she has bad pain around her bton / What shoudl we do next ? The Er thought it might be reflux. What do we do now? Thank You
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
USG abdomen required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Reflux is unlikely cause of vomiting for 10 days.

Acute appendicitis is a condition that is characterised by pain abdomen initially around the umblicus and then in right lower abdomen, vomiting and elevated neutrophil counts. Fever is also seen along with these symptoms. However, as the blood counts are normal and she has no fever, I would look for other possibilities. In such circumstances, I will order for an ultrasound abdomen. Consultation with your pediatrician and clinical assessment & relevant investigation will help to diagnose and treat the condition.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Vomiting Up Of Yellow Mucus?

Brief Answer: USG abdomen required Detailed Answer: Hello, Reflux is unlikely cause of vomiting for 10 days. Acute appendicitis is a condition that is characterised by pain abdomen initially around the umblicus and then in right lower abdomen, vomiting and elevated neutrophil counts. Fever is also seen along with these symptoms. However, as the blood counts are normal and she has no fever, I would look for other possibilities. In such circumstances, I will order for an ultrasound abdomen. Consultation with your pediatrician and clinical assessment & relevant investigation will help to diagnose and treat the condition. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal