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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is psychogenic vomiting?
A condition where vomiting is induced by psychological distress (rather than infection or medications etc.). Treatment of the underlying stressor or psychiatric illness is needed.
Symptoms of psychogenic vomiting
Nausea or vomiting
Vomiting during a similar situation
Mental stress or physical exhaustion
Stressed over daily life
Difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)
Feeling down
Questions your doctor may ask to check for psychogenic vomiting
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose psychogenic vomiting
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you vomit when you think of when you had vomited before?
Are you experiencing mental stress or physical exhaustion?
Do you feel psychologically stressed (for example, you clearly hate going to work or school)?
Do you have difficulty sleeping (Insomnia)?
Treatment for psychogenic vomiting
Treatment of the cause (e.g. psychiatric illness, stress) is important. Behavioral modification therapy will be helpful. In some cases, medications may be useful.
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References
Hederos CA. Psychogenic vomiting. Lancet. 1992 May 16;339(8803):1228. doi: 10.1016/0140-6736(92)91163-3. PMID: 1349955.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PII0140-6736(92)91163-3/fulltext
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