Nausea or Vomiting
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Samantha Nazareth, MD

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

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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  • 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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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

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.

  • Morning sickness

    Morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is a common condition. It can occur throughout the day despite its name. For most women, it can start from before 9 weeks in pregnancy and typically resolves at the end of the first trimester (14 weeks). For some women, it can continue further and in few cases persist throughout the pregnancy.

  • Drug-induced nausea and vomiting
  • Pyloric stenosis
  • Galactorrhea

Related serious diseases

Sometimes, Nausea or vomiting may be related to these serious diseases:

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

  • Are you feeling nauseous or have you been vomiting?

  • Do you intentionally induce vomiting?

  • Do you feel nauseous when moving your head?

  • Does your nausea decrease after vomiting?

  • Do you feel nauseous or throw up right after eating?

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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

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

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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