Vomiting
Throwing up or vomiting is the forceful discharge of the stomach’s contents. The medical community’s term for vomiting or throwing up is emesis. The contractions of the gut and the thoracoabdominal wall muscles cause vomiting.
The episode of vomiting could occur only once, but there could be underlying medical conditions if recurring vomiting occurs. It is important to note that dehydration could arise if someone vomits frequently. Moreover, if left untreated, it could threaten the person’s life.
There are several reasons why vomiting occurs. Drinking too much alcohol and overeating could be the culprit. But it could be a symptom of appendicitis, food poisoning, indigestion, infections, and headaches. Some prescription medications can likewise cause a person to vomit. A person suffering from motion sickness can throw up, but Crohn’s disease, chemotherapy, and anesthesia can induce vomiting.
If the vomit contains blood, there might be a cut in the stomach or esophagus. But if it resembles coffee grounds, it means that blood and stomach acids are congealed and might be due to cancer of the liver or stomach, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or ulcer.
