Eating Disorder - Heartburn/peptic ulcer

[Ghostface]

Sorry about writing here again....

On monday I involuntarily threw up gastric acid/blood after not being able to eat for 2 days. I've been restricting heavily all week, but yesterday and today I binged and purged twice(with blood in it).

I've NEVER had any heartburn before, but the last hours I've basically had a heartburn from hell and it doesnt seem to go away. It's really painfull and Im also feeling really sick.

I'm going on a holliday (tomorrow morning)and I have no idea what to do. I called the A&E and they just told me to drink milkI'm wondering if it could be some sort of (stomach) infection/peptic ulcer? And if so, could it be dangerous to leave it untreated? Im most of all scared that It'll get really bad while Im away and that Ill end up in hospital

[teenytineytori]

when you called the A&E did you tell them everything or just about the heartburn?

Throwing up blood involuntarily sounds VERY serious. I would recommend seeking medical attention.

[Animad]

Is there a lot of blood or just a bit? Is it bright red fresh blood or brown/ like coffee granules in consistency?

Really, due to the purging I would expect the lower part of your oesophagus to be a bit burnt due to the acid and this is what causes heartburn. It may also be that the sphincter (muscular ring) at the top of your stomach has also loosened now due to the purging and that is allowing acid to go up into your oesophagus, again worsening the problem. Drinking milk will help, as will taking over the counter antacids so I wouldn't dismiss it.

Also, vomitting involuntary is not somehing that I would say is very serious. Everytime I vomit it is involuntary. Yes, my body goes through the motions of it but all she means is that she didn't make herself do it. As it was confined to 1 day that was likely to be due to a tummy bug or similar or if you've not eaten for a while then you can start bringing up stomach acid as too much is produced and is irritating your stomach.