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I just threw up what i think was blood and now my chest hurts. what cold this be and what should i do?

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Seek medical care: Vomiting blood is a red flag and deserves immediate evaluation especially with pain afterward. You could have an ulcer or a tear in the esophagus.

Answered 4/4/2016

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Chest Pain: See a physician as soon as possible it may be nothing, but forceful vomiting can cause a tear in the esophagus (boerhaave's syndrom).

Answered 10/3/2013

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Vomiting: It is common after vomiting to have some heart burn like symptoms. But if you have chest pain, it needs to be evaluated. Go to your doctor asap.

Answered 10/4/2016

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