Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of your stomach’s contents caused by something that irritated the stomach. It can be a one-time event caused by something bad in your stomach but if it regularly occurs then it is a sign of an underlying medical condition. In addition, it can be lethal if left untreated as it can lead to dehydration due to the frequent expulsion of fluids.
Vomiting is often accompanied by nausea, a feeling where you have the urge to vomit.
What are the causes of vomiting?
It is a symptom due to numerous other factors or medical conditions. Generally, it is not a cause for alarm and is not a condition itself but more like a symptom that comes along with other conditions.
Some of these conditions include:
- Food poisoning
- Indigestion
- Motion sickness
Vomiting is a common symptom and is usually not a cause for alarm, but certain conditions can make it into a medical emergency. - Pregnancy-related morning sickness
- Prescriptions or medications
- Anesthesia
- Chemotherapy
Vomiting is a common symptom and is usually not a cause for alarm, but certain conditions can make it into a medical emergency, seek immediate medical care if:
- Episodes occurs for more than a day
- Food poisoning is suspected
- Accompanied by a severe headache with a stiff neck
- Associated with severe abdominal pain
- Presence of blood in vomit
Vomiting can also lead to complications, these include but not limited to:
- Dehydration, due to the constant expulsion of your stomach’s contents which include fluids you’ve drank
- Dry mouth
- Dark urine
- Decreased frequency in urination
- Headache
- Confusion
- Fatigue
Preventing it from happening can be done in different ways, keeping yourself healthy is one thing. Generally, regular exercise can help also. It is also a common symptom of food poisoning, keeping the food and drinks clean is one way to prevent vomiting from happening. In addition, prepare food in a clean environment to minimize the risk of food poisoning.
The triggers include:
- An excessive consumption of alcohol
- Eating too much
- Migraines
- Exercising after eating
- Stress
- Lastly, lack of sleep
Adopting a better lifestyle generally helps prevent vomiting episodes from happening. While it is difficult to avoid viruses that cause vomiting, a better lifestyle can help reduce the risk of contracting one.
FACT CHECK
https://www.healthline.com/symptom/vomiting
https://www.everydayhealth.com/vomiting/guide/
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-nausea-vomiting#1