Eating Disorder - blood in vomit (purging)--different situation than other thread

Buttercup. · 12-09-2011, 02:33 AM

I know there is already a post about somebody having blood in their vomit, but mine is a different situation and a different type of blood. I keep looking on the interent about blood in vomit, and it says that if you have a mallory weiss tear it's typically bright red or coffee ground looking.

The other day I purged and know for a fact that I had nothing red, pink, or anything like that. If you'd like to know the exact food let me know. It was NOT a binge, it was actually a small amount of food (purging type AN). When I first started purging the vomit was pink as if there was blood in it. This happened for a bit. But by the time I was finishing up, I didn't notice anymore of the red/pink color.

I also tried coughing a few times to see if maybe I had torn something in my throat. It was completely clear. The next day or two, my vomit seemed normal.

I had the pinkish red color again today. Is this blood? Why do all the internet sites say that bloody vomit is bright red/black? Does that mean mine isn't actually blood, or it isn't a big deal? I see my gastro doctor tomorrow, I am kinda nervous about mentioning it. It's embarrassing enough and I don't want her to think I'm just looking for attention..

Ahh. This is stupid. I feel like it's nothing, but I know it's not normal or consistent with anything I've had to eat.

MissAnonymous · 12-09-2011, 02:38 AM

I cannot answer that, I just don't know.

The only thing I can think of that I have had is when the blood is in smaller amounts and so mixed with the mucous that it all appears light pink rather than pure blood.

Tell your gastroenterologist exactly what is happening, don't feel stupid; you're going to a specialist in this field so you might as well tell them; they are the people who can explain what could be going on best.