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Can it be possible to damage your intestines or organs from projectile vomiting?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Esophagus: you could get some minor tears in blood vessels in the stomach or esophagus from projectile vomiting. the acid from the vomiting could do damage to the esophagus if it persists.

Dr Brouwer agreed

Answered 7/14/2014

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