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  • 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.
    Causes
  • Stomach infection (gastritis) from a stomach virus (e.g., rotavirus).The illness usually starts with vomiting but diarrhea typically follows within 12-24 hours.
  • If vomiting persists as a single symptom (without diarrhea) for more than 24 hours, more serious causes must be evaluated.

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Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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