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Stomach acid can cause damage to one's teeth. It can also irritate the esophagus, which in the case of acid reflux, can permanently change the cellular makeup (Barret's Disease) of the esophagus.

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You want to throw up?

You should not force yourslef to ever throw up. That is a key factor in the eating disorder, Bulimia, which is dangerous and can be life-threatening. Forcefully throwing up can damage the stomach, esophagus, and mouth. It can cause tooth decay and bleeding in the eyes and nose due to stress and strain.


What are the causes of vomit blood during pregnancy?

If you have been throwing up alot you may have just irritated the esophagus.


Can throwing up too much put you into a coma?

Throwing up can cause dehydration, which can cause a person to pass out and slip into a coma.


Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle that occurs in certain tubular organs Give examples of cases in which reverse peristalsis may occur?

The esophagus, you throw up; vomit. *Actually, throwing up is not the result of "reverse peristalsis." Throwing up is the result of stomach contractions that force the stomach contents up the esophagus and out the mouth (which is why you feel your abdomen tighten up while retching).


When the diaphragm and stomach muscles come into contact with each other and make jerking movements to push everything up into the esophagus what is this called?

Throwing up.


How long do you have to stick your fingers down your throat to vomit do you gag after it what happens after you gag?

Why would somebody want to vomit? However much weight they want to lose, I guarantee that it is not worth it. Throwing up can cause their teeth to erode, gum disease, inflamed glands, muscle spasms, damage to the esophagus, organ damage, heart attack, problems thinking, and a screwed up metabolism. And they're going to risk all of this to lose a few pounds?


Can throwing up cause dry socket?

Yes


Can you throw up?

It is physically possible for essentially every person and / or animal to throw up, but that is dangerous as vomiting can cause damage to the stomach and esophagus due to stomach acid, it can wear away the protective enamel of teeth, it can cause reptured blood vessels, and it will cause the individual's glands to swell.


After how many times of throwing up on purpose do your teeth and throat etc get damaged?

Every time a person throws up, the stomach acid / gastric juices wear away and damage the enamel of the teeth and the lining of the throat, mouth, and esophagus. It takes many times for real damage to occur. The body can naturally heal itself slowly and occasionally.


How does heartburn affect the body?

Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest. Prolonged exposure to stomach acid can damage the lining of the esophagus and lead to complications such as ulcers, strictures, and Barrett's esophagus. It can also cause discomfort and affect quality of life if left untreated.


When stomach acid leaks into the esophagus does it result in acid reflux?

Yes, that is normal acid reflux. There is also Silent Acid Reflux where instead of being in your esophagus causing heartburn, it goes straight up into your throat. This can cause vocal cord damage since the stomach acid is splashing up onto your vocal cords.


Can you die from acid that burns in your tummy?

If you have severe acid reflux, that means acid from your stomach comes up your esophagus. That could cause occasional vomiting. It can cause damage to your esophagus over time. If you suspect you have severe or mild acid reflux, you should see a doctor. You stomach makes a new layer of mucus every 2 weeks so it won't digest itself.