Nausea or Vomiting
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Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
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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Have nausea
Nausea improves with vomiting
Bile vomiting
Nausea and vomiting after a meal
Induced vomiting
Continuous vomiting
Nausea when I move my head
Stomach ache before vomiting
Vomiting in the same situation as before
Throwing up blood
Coughing-related vomiting
Nausea better after burping
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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
- Nausea relieved after vomiting
- Vomiting after coughing hard
- Nausea relieved by belching
- Vomit something greenish
- Self induced vomiting
- Retching with blood
- Gurgling in the stomach
- Feel like throwing up when I move my head
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Try Free Symptom QuizAbout 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
Generally, Nausea or vomiting can be related to:
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
A severe form of morning sickness, where patients have significant vomiting and are typically unable to keep much food or fluids down. They can lose weight and become very dehydrated. The exact cause is unclear, but it's thought to be related to levels of pregnancy hormones (β-hCG and estrogen). Early treatment of morning sickness can help prevent progression to this severe form. There is typically no harm to the developing baby from this condition, but it is important to maintain normal hydration and weight in the mom.
- Psychogenic Vomiting
A condition where vomiting is caused by psychological distress rather than infection or medications. Treatment of the underlying stressor or psychiatric illness is necessary.
- Pyloric Stenosis
Abnormal narrowing of the stomach exit. It affects babies between birth and 6 months of age and causes forceful, projectile vomiting that can lead to dehydration. Risk factors include male gender, preterm birth, and smoking during pregnancy.
- Morning Sickness
- Galactorrhea
Related serious diseases
Sometimes, Nausea or vomiting may be related to these serious diseases:
- Cyclic Vomiting
A condition with repeated and severe vomiting. Patients may become very unwell due to dehydration and starvation. The exact cause is unknown, but known triggers include emotional stress, anxiety, or viral illnesses.
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Cerebellar Hemorrhage / Infarction
- Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
- Intussusception
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Are you feeling nauseous or have you been vomiting?
- How long have you had nausea and/or vomiting this time?
- How severe is the nausea and/or vomiting?
- How has the nausea and/or vomiting changed since it started?
- Do you intentionally induce vomiting?
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References
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https://journals.lww.com/ajg/Abstract/2018/05000/Chronic_nausea_and_vomiting__evaluation_and.8.aspxAdel 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-articleBustos 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/fulltextWickham 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/s00520-019-05012-8Feeling sick (nausea)
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/feeling-sick-nausea/
Reviewed By:
Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)
Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).
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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