Vomiting with Sensation of Something Stuck in Throat: Causes and Urgency

Seek immediate medical attention if you vomit and feel something stuck in your throat. This may indicate a serious condition such as an esophageal obstruction or foreign body.

Possible Causes

• GERD: Stomach contents reflux into esophagus, causing burning, nausea, vomiting, and globus sensation.
• Hiatal hernia: Stomach protrudes through diaphragm, mimicking GERD symptoms.
• Esophageal stricture: Narrowing makes swallowing difficult and can cause vomiting.
• Zenker's diverticulum: Pouch in upper esophagus traps food, leading to vomiting and stuck sensation.
• Foreign object: Can block airway—emergency.

Prompt evaluation is essential to identify the cause and initiate appropriate treatment.