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Can vomiting pull a muscle in your esophagus?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pulled muscle: If you retching badly you may pull a muscle.

Dr Romans and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2019

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A member asked:

I had a bad migraine 2.5 weeks ago that caused me to vomit repeatedly. I've had this sharp RUQ pain since, that's worse with touch and movement. Can a pulled muscle take this long to heal or is it worth getting it looked at?

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Is it possible for you to pull an abdominal muscle when vomiting?

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Just vomited and hurts to swallow now and feels lkke lump in my throat. Did i pull muscle in my throat or spasm? When will it go away and what can i d

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A member asked:

I have a bruised rib and potentially pulled a muscle in the same area. My CT scan showed no breaks or bleeding. I vomited this morning bc of something unrelated and my muscles are now spasming and I'm in a lot of pain. What should I do?

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A member asked:

I was puking a lot early Monday morning and my stomach hurts still could I have pulled a muscle?

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