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Vomiting

Vomiting is the forceful emptying (throwing up) of a large portion of the stomach's contents through the mouth.
Nausea and abdominal discomfort usually precede each bout of vomiting.

General Information

Common causes include:
- Viral gastritis and gastrointestinal infections (Stomach Flu).
- Vomiting in first trimester of pregnancy (Morning Sickness).
- Overeating.
- Medication side effect.
- Food poisoning.
Less common causes include:
- Bowel obstruction, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, peptic ulcer.
- Inner ear disorders (e.g., labyrinthitis, motion sickness).
- Response to certain smells.
- Alcohol intoxication.
General care:
- Maintaining good hydration is the cornerstone of treatment of healthy adults with a new onset of vomiting. In general, an adult who is alert, feels well, and who is not thirsty or dizzy is not dehydrated.