Mallory-Weiss syndrome history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Diab, MD [2]
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
- Hiatal hernia
- Straining or lifting
- Coughing
- Seizures
Symptoms
- Bloody vomiting
- Epigastric pain
- Bloody stool
- Light-headedness