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A 27-year-old female asked:

Asked my dr about sleep vomiting choking at night. told me to come back if it happens again. should i be more persistent? 12 times/ 3 yrs.

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Dr. James Isobe
Dr. James Isobeanswered
Phlebology 56 years experience
Yes: Gerd which results in backwash of stomach contents during sleep is a common cause of your symptoms. Obesity with sleep apnea is another cause, and a sleep study is may help identify the problem.
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