Nausea and Vomiting—AdultPronounced: nah-zhuh and vah-meh-ting
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Marjorie Montemayor-Quellenberg, MA DefinitionNausea is that uneasy feeling in the stomach that may make a person want to vomit. Vomiting is the act of throwing up stomach contents through the mouth. Causes TOPNausea and vomiting are symptoms caused by a condition or disease. Many illnesses can cause nausea and vomiting. Examples include:
Serious conditions that can cause nausea and vomiting include:
Other causes include:
Risk Factors TOPHaving a condition or disease that can cause nausea or vomiting is a risk factor. Symptoms TOPIn some cases, you may have other symptoms in addition to nausea and vomiting. If you have any of these symptoms, call for medical help right away:
Diagnosis TOPYou will be asked the following questions:
A physical exam will be done. Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with:
Images may be taken of your bodily structures. This can be done with:
Treatment TOPIn some cases, you may be able to manage nausea and vomiting at home. Strategies to Control Nausea
Strategies to Control Vomiting
Vomiting may cause you to become dehydrated. You may need to drink an oral rehydrating solution (ORS) if vomiting makes it difficult for you to stay properly hydrated. There may be times when symptoms will need to be treated by your doctor. This may be the case if nausea and vomiting are caused by surgery, cancer therapy, pregnancy, or motion sickness. Your doctor may be able to prescribe medications to relieve the symptoms. Prevention TOPTo help reduce your chances of nausea or vomiting:
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. Updated September 13, 2017. Accessed December 15, 2017.
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