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

History:

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

Specific histories should be obtained about about predisposing factors such as:

  • alcohol intake
  • history of hiatal hernia,
  • straining or lifting,
  • coughing,
  • seizures

Symptoms:

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