Vomiting - Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies

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Is vomiting a disease or a symptom?

Vomiting is a symptom, not a disease or condition. Vomiting can be classed as acute (a short term isolated attack) or chronic (ongoing or recurrent). Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are the most common underlying causes of sudden vomiting and usually clear up without treatment in a couple of days.

What is vomiting made up of?

Vomit is made up of the contents of your stomach. What are the different types of vomiting? With dry heaves, you might retch without anything coming out of your stomach. Yellow vomit indicates the presence of bile; this can happen on an empty stomach.

Is vomiting a sign of a serious problem?

Vomiting is the body’s way of expelling harmful substances. It is not necessarily a sign of a serious problem, and it usually only lasts a day or two. There are many potential causes of vomiting. Some common causes are food poisoning, morning sickness in pregnancy, motion sickness, and gastroenteritis.

What is nausea & vomiting?

Nausea is a term that describes the feeling that you might vomit but aren’t actually vomiting. Both nausea and vomiting are very common symptoms and can be caused by a wide range of factors. They occur in both children and adults, although they’re probably most common in pregnant women and people undergoing cancer treatments.

What if a person is vomiting for more than 24 hours?

It could indicate an issue, such as appendicitis, which requires medical attention. If an individual is vomiting for more than 24 hours, has blood in their vomit, or thinks they may have ingested poison, they should contact a doctor. Read more to learn about the causes of vomiting, how to treat it, how to prevent it, and more.

What Is Vomiting

1. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/vomiting
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/vomiting-causes-treatment
3. https://www.everydayhealth.com/vomiting/guide/
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vomiting
5. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vomiting-101-why-you-throw-up-and-the-best-way-to-recover
6. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vomiting
7. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/vomiting-in-adults

Vomiting Information

1. https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Vomiting/
2. https://pch.health.wa.gov.au/For-health-professionals/Emergency-Department-Guidelines/Vomiting