Vomiting
Vomiting, or forcefully expelling the stomach’s contents through the mouth, is the body’s way to get rid of any potentially harmful materials. It could also be its natural response as a result of gut irritation. It isn’t necessarily a condition but rather another disorder’s symptom. While some underlying conditions may be serious, most are often mild. However, it may be due to a severe health condition if it happens constantly or repeatedly.
Some common causes of vomiting are food poisoning, indigestion, viral or bacterial infections, motion sickness, chemotherapy, migraine headaches, specific medications, appendicitis, GERD, Crohn’s disease, IBS, and hernias. There are ways to prevent vomiting in milder cases, such as deep breaths, consuming ginger tea or fresh ginger, and sucking ice chips. Eating sizable meals or fatty, spicy, and dairy foods is also ill-advised after an episode. Remember that avoiding vomiting might not be possible due to specific medical conditions.
It should be regarded as a health emergency if paired with symptoms like severe chest discomfort and pain, sudden headaches, breathlessness, blurred vision, stomachache, fever, and vomiting blood. Thus, it must be treated quickly to inhibit any complications that may arise if left untreated.
