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Is it bad to make yourself vomit?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Vomit: Yes it is. The only time its okay is if you accidentally ingest a poison of some sort.

Answered 1/22/2018

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Generally, yes: Self-induced vomiting is generally not a good idea: it deprives your body of the nutrition contained in the food you throw up; acid from stomach can erode enamel off teeth, leading to tooth decay. Violent vomiting can damage the esophagus resulting in tears & possibly bleeding, which may need surgery to repair. Repeated self-induced emesis may be a symptom of an eating disorder.

Answered 7/12/2012

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