Emesis Overview

Emesis Guide

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We have translated your query to: "nausea and vomiting"


  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Causes
  • Considerations
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Home Care
  • Prevention
  • References
Reviewed By Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD

Definition

Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth.


Causes

The following are possible causes of vomiting:


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Encyclopedia: Vomiting

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Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose. Vomiting may result from many causes, ranging from gastritis or poisoning to brain tumors, or elevated intracranial pressure . The feeling that one is about to vomit is called nausea. It usually precedes, but does not always lead to vomiting. Antiemetics are sometimes necessary to suppress nausea and vomiting, and, in severe...


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