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I'm wondering if one time of vomiting can kill you ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you: had a ruptured esophagus and vomited an enormous bolus of blood - maybe. I don't really know for sure. Maybe one of the other healthtap doctors can provide a more definitive answer for you.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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