Shreya Menon Shreya Menon Asked 9 months ago

Can acid reflux cause vomiting and stomach pain?

Whenever my acid reflux acts up, it's not just heartburn; I also get severe stomach pain and end up vomiting. This happens quite often. I'm wondering if acid reflux is known to cause such intense stomach pain and vomiting.

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Preeti Shah Preeti Shah Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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I used to panic so much thinking my severe stomach pain and vomiting was some major gallbladder issue. My doctor did an ultrasound, said it was just severe acid reflux irritating my stomach lining, and put me on a simple medication. It is quite common, so try not to stress too much, but do get it checked!

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While acidity can cause discomfort, vomiting combined with sharp stomach pain is not something you should ignore or try to treat at home. It could be an infection or an ulcer. Please book an appointment with a gastroenterologist immediately for a safe diagnosis.

Kabir Luthra Kabir Luthra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, heavy acidity can trigger muscle spasms in your stomach leading to pain and vomiting. I had to clean up my diet, stop eating heavy meals right before sleeping, and walk for 15 minutes post-dinner. If the pain is sharp though, definitely show a doctor.

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Nikhil Deshpande Nikhil Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

It actually can, yaar. Last week my stomach pain was so bad because of acidity that I threw up twice. It’s better to just visit a doctor once and get the right antacids instead of suffering.

Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, severe reflux can definitely cause both pain and vomiting. Try to avoid spicy food completely for a few days and consult a doctor if it persists.

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Divya Sethi Divya Sethi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Oh God, this is the worst part of loving street food! Whenever I overeat spicy chole bhature, my stomach burns like crazy and I end up vomiting. I’ve realized my stomach has a limit, so now I try to balance my heavy meals. If your stomach is hurting badly, please go see a doctor.

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