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By kbt22 | Apr 03, 2012

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Upper back pain after vomitting?

After vomitting, I have a sharp pain in my right/upper back when breathing out deeply. Should I go to the hospital? What might this indicate? Please answer asap! Thank you!

Tags: upper, upper back, Back, Pain, Back pain, throwing up, bulimia, Chest Pain, lungs, pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, aspiration, vomiting, back pain after vomiting, breathing out, breathing, breath out, lung pain, shoulder pain, Neck pain, right upper back

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S. Kaul, MD

Apr 20, 2012

To: kbt22

Hi there!

The pain could be due to the acid in the vomit or other issues. You could try taking some OTC antacids and see if the pain improves. If you do not observe any improvement or the pain is extremely severe or breathing becomes laborious, it is advised to see a doctor immediately.
Hope this helps.

Take care!

think1556

Apr 09, 2013

To: S Kaul MD

I had a vommiting bout which lasted all day two days ago and although I have not been sick since I have a lot of pain in lower back when I cough.
Could it be just from retching thank you

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