Depends on: Severity of pain and other symptoms and signs. It could be esophageal perforation, called boerhaave's syndrome, caused by forceful or repeated vomiting. Only a careful physical examination and imaging can make this diagnosis, which is a surgical emergency. You should see a doctor immediately.
Answered 4/23/2014
4.2k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question