digestive disorders
Perforation of the Digestive Tract
Symptoms of a Perforated Digestive Tract
Perforation of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum causes sudden severe pain, which may travel (radiate) to the shoulder. The person appears very ill, with rapid heart rate, sweating, and an abdomen that is tender and firm to the touch. Because perforation of the small or large intestine often occurs during the course of another painful condition (such as Diverticulitis or In all types of perforation, the person usually has nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. 