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What Is Vomiting?
Vomiting is the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
What is the Reason for Vomiting?
There can be many reasons for vomiting, including:
Food poisoning
A reaction to medication
Motion sickness
A virus
A bacterial infection
A problem with the stomach or intestines
Cancer
Some other health condition
In most cases, the cause of vomiting cannot be identified.
Types of Vomiting
There are different types of vomiting, and each one is caused by a different problem.
The most common type of vomiting is caused by a stomach virus. This type of vomiting is called viral gastroenteritis. It is a very common illness, and it causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Other causes of vomiting include food poisoning, overeating, eating spoiled food, and drinking too much alcohol.
There are also a number of medical conditions that can cause vomiting, including:
-Urinary tract infection
-Pregnancy
-appendicitis
-Crohn’s disease
-celiac disease
-GERD
-cancer
-meningitis
-appendicitis
Treatment of Vomiting
The treatment of vomiting depends on the underlying cause. Treatment may include intravenous fluids, medications to stop the vomiting, and dietary changes.
