Which other condition besides bulimia nervosa can result in a Mallory Weiss tear?

A Mallory-Weiss tear is a laceration at the gastroesophageal junction resulting from the forceful vomiting or retching, which can happen in conditions that lead to significant increases in intra-abdominal pressure. Bulimia nervosa is well-known for creating such tears due to repeated vomiting episodes.

Chronic alcoholism can similarly lead to Mallory-Weiss tears, primarily because individuals with alcohol use disorders often experience episodes of vomiting or retching, particularly during periods of acute intoxication or withdrawal. The combination of frequent vomiting and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract due to alcohol can increase the risk of this type of injury.

Other conditions, although they may cause vomiting, do not typically have the same association with Mallory-Weiss tears as chronic alcoholism or bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa often leads to different physical complications, and while binge eating disorder involves episodes of overeating, it does not typically involve the same kind of vomiting or pressure that causes these tears. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is focused more on acid reflux symptoms rather than the physical actions of vomiting or retching that would strain the esophagus.