Woke up with vomit in throat

[Jkat9]

Hello... About 20 minutes ago I woke up with vomit rising in my throat. I swallowed but it burned... Wondering if it's the flu or acid reflux? I've never experienced or had a problem with heartburn before. I've felt fine the whole day/night. I am lying here now and do not feel too sick although the same vomit taste keeps rising (not actual vomit just a taste now). I spit into a trashcan and it was saliva with a little bit of vomit color. I'm lying here now and my stomach hurts, but I don't feel feverish. Would you suspect the flu or acid reflux? I did eat a lot today/yesterday. Could that be a cause? I've never suffered from heartburn before. I am extremely scared of throwing up. Any help would be appreciated.

[gumdropper1]

It isn't vomit. Just drink water and wash it down.

[Hannah A.]

Most likely acid reflux. I suffer from it all the time and altho it can make me FEEL like I have to vomit, I have not actually vomited from it ever. You said you ate a lot... It could be caused by that especially if it was spicy or greasy food. I get reflux a lot when I eat mexican which is spicy. Just drink some water or if you have an apple you can eat that. Apples are good for reflux. Or take a tums. Feel better

[mdgirl1977]

I've had that. it's reflux. feels gross but if you were going to v it would force it's way out. sip water and lay with a few pillows so you're propped at 45 degree angle. hugs. it's scary I know.

[Classy_T88]

Hello... About 20 minutes ago I woke up with vomit rising in my throat. I swallowed but it burned... Wondering if it's the flu or acid reflux? I've never experienced or had a problem with heartburn before. I've felt fine the whole day/night. I am lying here now and do not feel too sick although the same vomit taste keeps rising (not actual vomit just a taste now). I spit into a trashcan and it was saliva with a little bit of vomit color. I'm lying here now and my stomach hurts, but I don't feel feverish. Would you suspect the flu or acid reflux? I did eat a lot today/yesterday. Could that be a cause? I've never suffered from heartburn before. I am extremely scared of throwing up. Any help would be appreciated.

I am positive that is acid reflux. That same exact thing happens to me every once in a while. It used to freak me out until I learned it was acid reflux. I don't ever get a heartburn either. Acid reflux is not always a heartburn, sometimes acid reflux can just cause contents in your stomach to come back up, especially when you have been lying down for a while. It is best not to eat right before you go to bed. If you do eat, wait for about 2 hours before you go to bed.