Mallory-Weiss syndrome history and symptoms

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Overview

The hallmark of Mallory-Weiss syndrome is acute onset of bloody vomiting. A positive history of forceful vomiting and retching are suggestive of Mallory-Weiss syndrome., but may present as an old blood in the stool with no history of retching.

History and Symptoms

Patients usually have a history of forceful vomiting or retching, but some patients may have no history of vomiting or retching.

Specific histories about predisposing factors such as alcohol intake, history of hiatal hernia, straining or lifting, coughing, seizures are important in initiating the diagnosis of Mallory-Weiss syndrome.

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