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What Could Brown, Metallic Smelling Vomit In A Toddler Suffering From Viral Fever Indicate?

my 15 month old daughter has had a fever for 4 days now I took her to her doctor yesterday he said it was viral and she would have to ride it out this morning she slept for 5 hours straight when she woke up around noon she vomited brown liquid and it smelled metallic. she has not vomited since .she also had a bowel movement that was normal. should I be concerned about the vomit?
Mon, 27 Jan 2014
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
Hi,


Think what all she has eaten prior to this.



Brown colour may be



Colour of medicines,syrup


Colour of food


Colour of fruits.


Cold drinks or juices taken


Altered blood which is more serious and has to be looked into by a doctor.


Good luck


Dr Uma
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What Could Brown, Metallic Smelling Vomit In A Toddler Suffering From Viral Fever Indicate?

Hi, Think what all she has eaten prior to this. Brown colour may be Colour of medicines,syrup Colour of food Colour of fruits. Cold drinks or juices taken Altered blood which is more serious and has to be looked into by a doctor. Good luck Dr Uma