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Which Virus Causes Pink Colored Vomit?

A bug is going around here where I live, my son had it then I got it, and lots of others have had it. It causes diarrhea initially then vomiting, 15 to 20 mins apart, for hours...really almost violent vomiting, lasts about 24 hrs. What I noticed with my son and then myself (then questioning others that have had this) is that the vomit is pink from start to finish, even with dry heaves. I am an MPH and epi of infectious disease is what I am fascinated with (not, unfortunately what I am doing in public health right now) so I am curious what virus causes the pink colored vomit?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

There are no viruses present which can cause a pink vomitus.

But it is possible to have slight hemorrhage in the vomitus which is giving it a pink tinge.

I advice you to do your through physical examination done. Once it is done your probable cause can be ascertain.

Please take the precautions as to avoid the vomiting. Like avoid bad smells, you can swallow the piper mint etc.


I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Which Virus Causes Pink Colored Vomit?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. There are no viruses present which can cause a pink vomitus. But it is possible to have slight hemorrhage in the vomitus which is giving it a pink tinge. I advice you to do your through physical examination done. Once it is done your probable cause can be ascertain. Please take the precautions as to avoid the vomiting. Like avoid bad smells, you can swallow the piper mint etc. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.