Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling that one will imminently vomit. Vomiting has been defined as the forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach, duodenum, or jejunum through the oral cavity. While nausea and vomiting are often thought to exist on a temporal continuum, this is not always the case. There are situations when severe nausea may be present without emesis and less frequently, when emesis may be present without preceding nausea.
What is Nausea and vomiting?
Nausea and vomiting is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Nausea and vomiting that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Nausea and vomiting
The following conditions have been associated with Nausea and vomiting. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
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Acute intermittent porphyria
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Addison disease
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Alexander disease
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Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix, a medical emergency, causing pain that migrates to the lower right abdomen.
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Botulism
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CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Carney triad
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Nausea and vomiting is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.