Vomiting
Vomiting is the act of forcefully expelling the stomach’s contents. Often, they’re one-time events linked to things that may not have settled well in your stomach. However, if episodes are recurrent, they may be triggered by underlying health disorders. Moreover, a high frequency of vomiting can result in dehydration. If untreated, it may result in life-threatening complications. Some of its common triggers are food poisoning, indigestion, infections, motion sickness, morning sickness, headaches, stroke, and Crohn’s disease.
Frequent bouts of vomiting unrelated to the causes above are likely associated with cyclic vomiting. It’s a condition defined by continuous vomiting for several days and often coupled with fatigue and nausea. While vomiting is generally common, it can require medication treatment at times. It’s recommended that you visit a medical professional if episodes last two or more days and you suspect the cause to be food poisoning, experience severe headache, stiff neck, and intense abdominal pain.
If left unchecked, recurring vomiting can result in complications, with dehydration being the most common. Those who experience dehydration may have symptoms like dry mouth, fatigue, dark urine, decreased urination, headache, malnutrition, and confusion. Therefore, you must always drink plenty of water during vomiting episodes.
