What is a short note on vomiting?

The term "vomiting" describes the forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach via the mouth or sometimes the nose, also known of as emesis. The causes of vomiting are as wide ranging as those for nausea and include anything from food poisoning or gastritis to head injuries and brain cancer.

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What is the main cause of vomiting?

Vomiting is the body's way of getting rid of harmful substances from the stomach, or it may be a reaction to something that has irritated the gut. One of the most common causes of vomiting in adults is gastroenteritis. This is an infection of the gut usually caused by bacteria or a virus.

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What happens in your body when you vomit?

After receiving the vomiting signal, your stomach muscles contract all at once, which squeezes everything while increasing the pressure. Then all at once the “cover” on your stomach relaxes and the contents of your stomach erupt out. As horrible as it is, your body does help make things just a little better.

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Why do I pee when I throw up?

Coughing, lifting, sneezing, laughing, straining and vomiting will all create sudden stress on the opening of the bladder, leading to leakage. These moments of bladder weakness are also called “stress incontinence.”

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Can you vomit from eating too much?

Yes, overeating can lead to nausea and vomiting.

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Why do you shake after throwing up?

When the abdominal muscles contract, the vomit comes up. Finally the sympathetic nervous system signs appear and there is sweating, palpitation, and rapid heart rate. This is when bulimia shaking may occur.

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What to do after you throw up?

Do not eat or drink anything for several hours after vomiting. Sip small amounts of water or suck ice chips every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours. Next, sip clear liquids every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours. Examples include water, sports drinks, flat soda, clear broth, gelatin, flavored ice, popsicles or apple juice.

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Why do we vomit after eating?

When appearing shortly after a meal, nausea or vomiting may be caused by food poisoning, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), an ulcer, or bulimia. Nausea or vomiting one to eight hours after a meal may also indicate food poisoning.

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Why is vomiting bad?

Vomiting leads to low blood potassium levels which can cause fatigue, weakness and abnormal heart beats or heart arrest. This complication is unpredictable and occurs without warning, even in people who have previously vomited without developing problems. If you do vomit, drink some juice to help reduce this risk.

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Is black vomit serious?

If you are experiencing dark vomit it is important to seek medical attention immediately, as this may be a sign of a potentially life-threatening problem such as internal bleeding. Other symptoms that may accompany dark vomit include dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations.

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Can I sleep after throwing up?

Allow yourself to rest. Resting propped up in a seated position with the head elevated at least twelve inches above the feet is ideal. Remain in this seated rested position for a minimum of an hour, or until you are no longer experiencing nausea. Do not lie down all the way.

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Should I brush my teeth after throwing up?

While it might seem tempting to brush your teeth immediately after vomiting, we don't recommend it. That's because throwing up leaves stomach acid in your mouth, and when you brush immediately after, you are actually rubbing that highly destructive acid into your teeth.

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What not to do after vomiting?

Steer clear of sugar and sugary or caffeinated drinks, which can cause dehydration. “Some foods can irritate the lining of the stomach, as well as lead to an increased amount of urination, which can lead to dehydration,” says Dr.

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Can you vomit without vomiting?

The experience of gagging without throwing up is called dry heaving, or retching. It's often described as a feeling that you need to throw up but cannot. Fortunately, retching is usually temporary and most people find success stopping it using at-home remedies or over-the-counter treatments.

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Does spit up smell like vomit?

"Normal baby spit-up looks and smells pretty much like milk,” says Dr. Diamond. “It's a light or whitish color and can have clumps of digested milk in it. It doesn't smell quite as mild or pleasant as actual milk but it tends not to have the strong, unpleasant smell of older people's vomit."

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Are you considered sick if you throw up?

Nausea and vomiting can make you feel miserable. But it's important to remember that these are not diseases. Rather, they are symptoms of many illnesses. Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in the stomach often tied to an urge to vomit.

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What is the best thing to eat after throwing up?

Do not eat or drink anything until you have the vomiting under control. Once these liquids are tolerated, try a softer diet with bland foods such as mashed potatoes, rice, pureed fruits, smoothies, fruit nectars, yogurt, cereal with milk or soy if you have problems digesting milk.

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What is fear of vomiting called?

Introduction. A phobia of vomiting, or emetophobia, is a condition characterized by a disproportionate fear of vomiting or other people vomiting, and is generally associated with an overwhelming sense of losing control, becoming very ill, or that others will find them repulsive.

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Why do I get hot before throwing up?

Nausea is sometimes associated with sweating. When this happens, it's usually due to the activation of part of your nervous system called the sympathetic nervous system, the same one that's fired up when you're anxious or scared. Sympathetic activation is a sign that your body is in distress.

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Does vomiting burn calories?

FACT: Research has shown that vomiting cannot get rid of all the calories ingested, even when done immediately after eating.

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How do you make someone stop throwing up?

Vomiting can be prevented by consuming small amounts of clear, sweetened liquids such as soda pop, fruit juices (except orange and grapefruit because these are too acidic) and popsicles. Drinks containing sugar calm the stomach better than other liquids. Rest either in a sitting position or in a propped lying position.

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Is it a sin to overeat?

“God declares overeating to be a sin: 'For the heavy drinker and the glutton will come to poverty' (Proverbs 23:21). There are several definitions of sin in the Bible: 'the devising of folly is sin' (Proverbs 24:9).

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How should I lay if I'm throwing up?

Side sleeping when you're nauseous

If you feel like you're going to throw up, sleep on your side with your head elevated. Sleeping on your side with your head raised can ease symptoms and keep you from choking on your vomit, if you're unable to make it to the bathroom in time.

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