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Vomiting After Drinking Alcohol And Smoking, Pain In Sternum. Cause?

Hi, I vomited quite heavily last night after having not too much alcohol and smoking quite a few cigarettes. i am now experiencing a pain when i push in on my sternum, similar to the feeling of a bruise . there is no lump or marks, my breathing is normal and it does not cause any pain when breathing. What do you think this pain could be. thanks for your help.
Wed, 10 Oct 2012
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Hello David and thanks for the query
Your pain is due to the inflammation of the upper GI track and that is also caused vomiting. Usually alcohol and smoking cause this inflammation and if you are chronic smoker and alcoholic this may lead to Gastric ulcers.
Our advice to the patient always remains stop smoking and alcohol. You can take curd, lemon water and antacids with PPI inhibitors to get rid from the pain.
Best Wishes and have a speedy recovery.
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Vomiting After Drinking Alcohol And Smoking, Pain In Sternum. Cause?

Hello David and thanks for the query Your pain is due to the inflammation of the upper GI track and that is also caused vomiting. Usually alcohol and smoking cause this inflammation and if you are chronic smoker and alcoholic this may lead to Gastric ulcers. Our advice to the patient always remains stop smoking and alcohol. You can take curd, lemon water and antacids with PPI inhibitors to get rid from the pain. Best Wishes and have a speedy recovery.