Esophageal and gastric mucosal injuries are well-documented adverse effects of doxycycline leading to odynophagia, chest pain, and abdominal pain. There are no clear diagnostic criteria for such adverse effects; hence, the diagnosis depends heavily on thorough history. There is a paucity of literature describing life-threatening complications from doxycycline-induced mucosal injury, such as hemorrhage and perforation. We present the first case report describing a gastric perforation from doxycycline use.
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