Blood in vomit?

[annettemarie]

How concerned should I be about flecks of blood in my morning sick? (Sorry.) I'm pretty sure that's what it is, because other than that it was bright fluorescent yellow. (Again, sorry.)

[fyrwmn]

no tsur eif it's normal or not, but i get that too. i always assumed my throat just gets irritated or something because it's just tiny amounts.

[annettemarie]

Ooh, that's a good point. I feel silly.

[MaerynPearl]

in my case, it usually is due to a bloody nose that had drained down my throat while I slept (yay for ANOTHER pregnancy symptom lol)

any unusual blood is worth mentioning to your doctor/midwife but I'm sure they will say the same, likely just from getting sick so often.

[Breathless Wonder]

Agreeing that if it is flecks of blood, it is most likely your throat being irritated.

I get the same thing.

[AFWife]

Flecks of red is usually nothing to be concerned about...esp if you've been vomiting a lot.

LOTS of red is bad. Brown is also bad.


I'm an ex-bulimic so I've done my share of vomit research... oh, the bright yellow is your "empty" stomach (in case you were wondering)

[brownskinchinee]

happened with me in my previous pregnancy. I got totally scared and went to the hospital, only for them to tell me stop trying to stop myself from vomiting cuz I will irritate my thoat lol

[aikigypsy]

I always get that when I vomit a lot. I don't think it indicates anything more than an irritated, lacerated throat.

Hope it calms down soon!

[annettemarie]

Thanks all!

I'm actually afraid to go shower this morning because that usually triggers a puke. Sigh.

[2sweetboysmom]

Showers always trigger pukies for me when prego too... Cooler water and un sented or nearly unsented soaps help. Also having the bathroom window open helps too. (hug)

[mamabearsoblessed]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

Thanks all!

I'm actually afraid to go shower this morning because that usually triggers a puke. Sigh.

I'm sorry~ I've always been this way when pg too~ I swear I can smell the minerals and heat in the water and it puts me over the edge. A mild lavender goats milk soap is what got me through this time. That and humming .

Hope you turn a corner soon and begin to feel a bit better. As far as the flecks, I've always gotten that too and assumed it was what the others suggested. Maybe worth a mention to your mw or doc if it concerns you though.

[annettemarie]

I actually guess I don't mind the throwing up too much. After two miscarriages in a row, it's kind of reassuring to still be puking at 10 1/2 weeks. Unless it's all psychosomatic, which I suppose it could be.

Anyway, happened again. I may start eating a cherry popsicle before I shower. It's got to be better than puking up bile, plus I won't notice the specks.

[AFWife]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I actually guess I don't mind the throwing up too much. After two miscarriages in a row, it's kind of reassuring to still be puking at 10 1/2 weeks. Unless it's all psychosomatic, which I suppose it could be.

Anyway, happened again. I may start eating a cherry popsicle before I shower. It's got to be better than puking up bile, plus I won't notice the specks.

ANYTHING is better than bile

[mamabearsoblessed]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I actually guess I don't mind the throwing up too much. After two miscarriages in a row, it's kind of reassuring to still be puking at 10 1/2 weeks. Unless it's all psychosomatic, which I suppose it could be.

Anyway, happened again. I may start eating a cherry popsicle before I shower. It's got to be better than puking up bile, plus I won't notice the specks.

As sick as I am through my pgs~ and that is VERY. I am thankful for every gag, wretch and vomit too~ for the same reasons you gave here.
Congrats on you pregnancy and the symptoms too!!

[katelove]

As the PPs have said, little flecks of blood are almost certainly not a concern. They are probably from Mallory Weiss tears which are little tears in the lining of the oesophagus. Pretty common with excessive vomiting. Hope you're feeling better soon.

[HeatherB]

I hate vomiting bile. Doesn't mean I don't do it often, though. Blech. I agree with the others that the bleeding likely from your throat/esophagus.

I do hope you're feeling at least SOME better soon! I, too, am somewhat comforted by the fact that symptoms are continuing, but I can't say I wouldn't mind them being over and done with, too. And I'm not having twins!!