التقيؤ (الاستفراغ) (Vomiting)

Vomiting

This page will help answer your questions about vomiting.

What is vomiting?

Vomiting is the forceful and rapid expulsion of the contents of the stomach and upper digestive tract through the mouth. It is also known as emesis.

What areACUTEthe causesCHRONICof vomiting?

• Vomiting may be caused by a sudden onset of vomiting (ACUTE) that typically lasts less than two days, and it can be persistent or chronic. The causes of vomiting are generally classified into acute or chronic.
  • Causes of acute vomiting:
  • Gastroenteritis: One of the mostcommon causes of acute vomiting..
  • Food poisoning.
  • Motion sickness often occurs in children due to continuous, nonstop play. It can also appear in adults, for example, when trying a ride at an amusement park.
  • Post-surgery.
  • Gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • Appendicitis.
  • Pancreatitis.
  • Increased intracranial pressure. 
  • Meningitis.
  • COVID-19infection..
• Ketoacidosis.
  • Causes of chronic vomiting:
  • Pregnancy..
  • Upper gastrointestinal tract disorders such as GERD or gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • Side effects of certain medications, such as chemotherapy drugs used in cancer treatment.
  • Consuming largeamounts ofvitamins.
  • Migraines: Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of migraines.
  • Food allergies.
  • Gastroparesis: a condition caused by nerve damage, leads to difficulty emptying the stomach, causing nausea and vomiting after meals.. 
  • Kidney stones.
  • Functional idiopathic vomiting: A health condition characterized by severe, chronic vomiting with no apparent cause.

As a side effect of radiation therapy.

How to manage vomiting?Tips to alleviate vomiting:.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and involves managing the primary condition. In severe cases of vomiting, the person may need additional intravenous fluids to compensate for dehydration.

• To manage mild vomiting, you can follow these tips:
• Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Eat light meals and avoid spicy, fatty, or salty foods.
• Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day.

Avoid strong odors, which can trigger nausea and vomiting in some people.

• Here are some tips that may help reduce your risk of vomiting:
• Limit the amount of food you eat, especially large meals, particularly those high in fat, sugar, and calories.
• Ensure that food is clean and properly cooked.
• Limit your alcohol consumption.

Don’t exercise immediately after eating.

When should you see a doctor?

• Vomiting is a simple problem that can be treated at home, but in some cases, it can be a sign of a serious health problem. Therefore, if you experience any of the following symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately:
• Hematemesis (blood in the vomit).
• Green vomited material.
• Vomitus of fecal material (feces).
• Severe or persistent abdominal pain.
• Stiff neck and fever.
• Severe headache.
• Bloody diarrhea (diarrheal hematochezia).
• Chest pain.
• Vomiting lasting more than 48 hours.
• Unintentional weight loss. 
• Fever.
• Signs of dehydration.

Not able to drink fluids.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are thecomplications of vomiting?
• Dehydration is one of the most serious complications of vomiting. This results from losing significant amounts of fluids, salts, and minerals necessary for the body to function correctly.
• Weightloss..
• Vomit entering the lungs can cause pneumonia.