Nausea or Vomiting
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Uneasiness of the stomach
Vomiting under similar circumstances as before
Feel like throwing up when moving my head
Before vomiting, there was stomach ache
Vomiting like a fountain after feeding
Wanting to drink milk after vomiting
Vomiting every 10 to 20 minutes
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Nausea is the sensation of an urge to vomit. Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying ("throwing up") of stomach contents through the mouth.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Seizure attack
Jaundice
Edema
Recent weight loss
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Vomiting of blood
Melena (black stools)
Possible causes
- Diabetes mellitus (DM)
A disease where blood sugar levels are abnormally high due to issues with insulin production or resistance. Often, there are no symptoms until the condition worsens, so regular screening is important.
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori, is a bacteria commonly found in the stomach of about half the world's population. Most people have no symptoms. However, H. pylori can cause digestive problems, including ulcers and, rarely, stomach cancer. H. pylori bacteria may spread through direct contact with saliva, vomit, feces, or contaminated food or water.
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A condition where stomach acid flows back up the esophagus (food pipe). It can be caused or worsened by obesity, alcohol, and caffeine. Eating habits also play a role - eating large meals quickly or lying down after meals are known triggers.
- Migraine
- Urticaria
- Drug-induced nausea and vomiting
- Tension headache
- Gastritis
Related serious diseases
- Uremia / chronic renal failure
Significant decrease in kidney function. Causes include repeated damage from infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmunity (the body's immune system attacking itself).
- Heatstroke
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Do you make yourself vomit intentionally?
Do you feel like vomiting (nauseous) when moving your head?
Does your nausea decrease after vomiting?
Do you have nausea or vomiting immediately after you eat?
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References
Lacy BE, Parkman HP, Camilleri M. Chronic nausea and vomiting: evaluation and treatment. Am J Gastroenterol. 2018 May;113(5):647-659. doi: 10.1038/s41395-018-0039-2. Epub 2018 Mar 15. PMID: 29545633.
https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Abstract/2018/05000/Chronic_nausea_and_vomiting__evaluation_and.8.aspx
Adel N. Overview of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and evidence-based therapies. Am J Manag Care. 2017 Sep;23(14 Suppl):S259-S265. PMID: 28978206.
https://www.ajmc.com/view/overview-of-chemotherapy-induced-nausea-and-vomiting-and-evidence-based-therapies-article
Bustos M, Venkataramanan R, Caritis S. Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy - What's new? Auton Neurosci. 2017 Jan;202:62-72. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2016.05.002. Epub 2016 May 13. PMID: 27209471; PMCID: PMC5107351.
https://www.autonomicneuroscience.com/article/S1566-0702(16)30048-0/fulltext
Wickham RJ. Revisiting the physiology of nausea and vomiting-challenging the paradigm. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Jan;28(1):13-21. doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-05012-8. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31388745.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00520-019-05012-8
Feeling sick (nausea)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/feeling-sick-nausea/
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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