Nausea and vomiting are
not diseases
, but rather are symptoms of many different conditions, such as infection (“stomach flu”), food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, blocked intestine, illness, concussion or brain injury, appendicitis and migraines.
What is vomiting Why do vomiting occurs?
What is vomiting? Vomiting, or throwing up, is
a forceful discharge of stomach contents
. It can be a one-time event linked to something that doesn’t settle right in the stomach. Recurrent vomiting may be caused by underlying medical conditions.
Which of the following is likely a cause of vomiting?
The most common causes of vomiting in adults include:
foodborne illnesses (food poisoning) indigestion
.
bacterial or viral infections
, like viral gastroenteritis, which is often referred to as a “stomach bug”
Which of the following agent causes vomiting?
The chemical warfare agents
diphenylchlorarsine (Da), diphenylcyanoarsine (Dc)
, and diphenylaminechlorarsine (Dm, adamsite) are classified as vomiting agents.
Is vomiting a good thing?
In many cases, throwing up is
a protective reflex to rid your body of viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your digestive system
. “If you were to eat something that was spoiled or poisoned, your body would get a signal that something was wrong,” says Bruno Chumpitazi, MD, of Texas Children’s Hospital.
What are the types of vomiting?
- Vomit color chart.
- Clear vomit.
- White, foamy vomit.
- Green or yellow vomit.
- Orange vomit.
- Pink or red (bloody) vomit.
- Brown vomit.
- Black vomit.
Which tablet is used for vomiting?
Zofran Tablets
are used to help stop the nausea (sick feeling) and vomiting which can occur after medical treatments and operations. Zofran Tablets should only be used to treat the nausea and vomiting for which they have been prescribed.
What should not to be done at the time of vomiting?
Try foods such as
bananas, rice, applesauce, dry toast, soda crackers
(these foods are called BRAT diet). For 24-48 hours after the last episode of vomiting, avoid foods that can irritate or may be difficult to digest such alcohol, caffeine, fats/oils, spicy food, milk or cheese.
Does OC agents cause nausea and vomiting?
Lungs: chest tightness, coughing, choking sensation, noisy breathing (wheezing), shortness of breath. Skin: burns, rash. Other: nausea and vomiting.
What chemicals are in vomit?
- Cyanogen.
- Cyanogen bromide.
- Cyanogen chloride (CK)
- Hydrogen cyanide (AC)
- Arsine.
- Vinyl arsine.
- Hydrogen sulfide.
- Phosphine.
Is ipecac still used?
In the past, ipecac syrup was commonly used to cause vomiting in people who ingested poison. But
now it is no longer recommended
. It doesn’t seem to work better than activated charcoal, another agent used for poisoning.
Can I sleep after vomiting?
If they still vomit,
wait 30 to 60 minutes and start again
. Do not force your child to drink or wake them up to drink if they are sleeping. Do not give any kind of milk or yogurt drinks until the vomiting has stopped for 8 hours.
How long should vomiting last?
Vomiting alone (without diarrhea) should stop within
about 24 hours
. If it lasts over 24 hours, you must think about more serious causes.
Why is it bad to throw up?
Vomiting brings acid into the esophagus where it causes heartburn in the short run, and
irreversible damage in the long run
. Stomach acid in the esophagus increases the risk of esophageal cancer.
What are the symptoms of vomiting?
- Abdominal pain.
- Diarrhea.
- Fever.
- Lightheadedness.
- Vertigo.
- Rapid pulse.
- Excessive sweating.
- Dry mouth.
