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What Causes Pink Discharge In Vomit When Suffering From Acid Reflux?

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Posted on Tue, 30 Dec 2014
Question: I have had years of acid reflux, last night I woke up vomiting,no time to get out of bed. I got up at 1:o'clock because of dicomfort. Later I went in to check it and found it was pink liquid. Thank you for your help,Ilive alone.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Pink liquid may not be blood.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query Madam.

Considering all the history, age, status you have provided, I would like to elaborate on some points, please try to understand and follow.

At the outset, the pink liquid in the vomiting doesn't seem to be concerning. Bleeding is either fresh blood or a coffee color if changed with acid, never pink as such.
The pink Liquid in vomiting: Has you taken any antacid? It is usually pink.
Was the vomit forceful ? - It can cause a small tear in the lower esophago-gastric junction and heals well with medications?
When was the last Upper GI Endoscopy or any other investigations like ultrasonography done?

I would suggest you the treatment plan which helps all my patients, please discuss this with your Family Physician and get a prescription and start following stringently, you may be benefited and will be improved a lot.

Ranitidine 12 hourly.
Antacid gel every 3 to 4 hours particularly when on empty stomach.
Domperidone exactly at 8 hourly interval.
Soft bland diet. Small frequent meals at least 4 times a day.
No aerated colas / drinks .
Early dinner. No late nights.
Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor)
Lying in a reclining position.
Walk around after dinner.
Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid.
Please note: Anxiety and stress are the biggest causative factors in your symptom-complex. If you can control these you may be off the medicines as early as you want.

I hope this will help you get a better relief from your symptoms, may give you trouble-free nights.

If it is possible it is better to get one Upper GI Endoscopy, just to rule out there is nothing serious in the esophagus, stomach or early part of duodenum.

I hope this answer helps you, please feel free if you want to ask for more, if you need to.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (18 hours later)
I do not have anxiety. 3 years ago nI had a brainstem stroke, I have made tremendous progress, and am thankful for all of my progree, from a lump of cement to living aalone,do laundry,bake bread and oother cooking to walking with a cane and without it around the house most of the time,no, I am not under stress, as I don't get out I knit and keep busy.
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Reflux-pillow.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback, Madam and I am really happy to know that you have recovered so well and now so much active and far away from anxiety and all such things.
Any brain problems one suffers is known to enhance the acidity problems at that time. And this may just be carried on.
Nothing to worry at the moment, please continue the medicines and the care and you would be definitely fine.
You can also try reflux pillow, which supports the body from low-back to the head in such a way that reflux at night is reduced.
OR you can raise the head-end of the bed by 8 inches to avoid reflux, this does help.
Take care, get well soon.
Wishing you a very healthy and happy life.
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Pink Discharge In Vomit When Suffering From Acid Reflux?

Brief Answer: Pink liquid may not be blood. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query Madam. Considering all the history, age, status you have provided, I would like to elaborate on some points, please try to understand and follow. At the outset, the pink liquid in the vomiting doesn't seem to be concerning. Bleeding is either fresh blood or a coffee color if changed with acid, never pink as such. The pink Liquid in vomiting: Has you taken any antacid? It is usually pink. Was the vomit forceful ? - It can cause a small tear in the lower esophago-gastric junction and heals well with medications? When was the last Upper GI Endoscopy or any other investigations like ultrasonography done? I would suggest you the treatment plan which helps all my patients, please discuss this with your Family Physician and get a prescription and start following stringently, you may be benefited and will be improved a lot. Ranitidine 12 hourly. Antacid gel every 3 to 4 hours particularly when on empty stomach. Domperidone exactly at 8 hourly interval. Soft bland diet. Small frequent meals at least 4 times a day. No aerated colas / drinks . Early dinner. No late nights. Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor) Lying in a reclining position. Walk around after dinner. Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid. Please note: Anxiety and stress are the biggest causative factors in your symptom-complex. If you can control these you may be off the medicines as early as you want. I hope this will help you get a better relief from your symptoms, may give you trouble-free nights. If it is possible it is better to get one Upper GI Endoscopy, just to rule out there is nothing serious in the esophagus, stomach or early part of duodenum. I hope this answer helps you, please feel free if you want to ask for more, if you need to.