Word Finder - vomiting

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To regurgitate or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; puke.

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To regurgitate and discharge (something swallowed); to spew.

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To eject from any hollow place; to belch forth; to emit.

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The act of one who vomits, or the matter that is vomited.

He'd spent the morning vomiting blood and was able to remember Jule and Dusty by afternoon.

Vomiting, incapacity of movement.

It develops in early infancy with initial symptoms of irritability, vomiting, and episodes of partial unconsciousness.

Drug reactions are another common allergic cause of rash; in this case, a rash is only one of a variety of possible symptoms, including fever, seizures, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, heartbeat irregularities, and breathing problems.

Vomiting may occur after being treated with the Heimlich maneuver.

Rotavirus is the major cause of diarrhea and vomiting in young children worldwide.

The main symptoms of the rotavirus infection are fever, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea (which can lead to severe dehydration).

Oral rehydration therapy (drinking enough fluids to replace those lost through bowel movements and vomiting) is the primary aim of the treatment.

Digestive system symptoms such as vomiting, constipation, and feeding difficulties may occur.

Some patients with Wilms' tumor experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, or blood in the urine.

The digestive system rebels, resulting in gas, bloating, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.

Meconium ileus causes abdominal swelling and vomiting and often requires surgery immediately after birth.

Symptoms of testicular torsion are sudden severe pain in the scrotum, swelling and/or discoloration of the scrotum, nausea, and vomiting.

In cases of tumor, most commonly craniopharyngioma (a tumor near the pituitary gland), children and adolescents may have neurological symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, and problems with vision.

In children with gastroenteritis caused by the adenovirus, symptoms may include diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting, and respiratory symptoms.

Because a child can become easily dehydrated if suffering from vomiting or diarrhea, it is important care-givers provide adequate fluid intake.

Symptoms appear about one to two days after infection and include fever (in 50% of patients), nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps and pain.

Gastroenteritis-Inflammation of the stomach and intestines that usually causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and cramps.

It is the primary reason for most vomiting in infants during the first four months, at which time the vomiting should stop.

Frequent vomiting or spitting up is the usual indicator for GERD in children.

However, vomiting can be a symptom of many other childhood disorders, including stomach flu, allergy, or a related symptom to almost any illness.

Frequent vomiting that continues after the first four months of life or is excessive at any time usually indicates the presence of GERD.

Constant crying with back arching usually accompanies the frequent vomiting.

Tension headaches usually are not associated with symptoms of nausea or vomiting.

Migraines are often accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light, sound, strong odors, and movement.

Headaches accompanied by severe nausea or vomiting.

Cyclic vomiting-Uncontrolled vomiting that occurs repeatedly over a certain period of time.

Symptoms of DKA include abdominal pain, excessive thirst, nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, extreme lethargy, and drowsiness.

Symptoms of ketoacidosis include excessive thirst and urination, abdominal pain, vomiting, rapid breathing, extreme tiredness, and drowsiness.

Should the behavior pattern of crying suddenly change and be associated with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other abnormal symptoms, parents should call the doctor immediately.

Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can cause a child to become dehydrated fairly quickly.

Oral products that restore fluid and electrolytes balance are better for hydrating a sick child who has been vomiting during an illness or after strenuous activity in extremely hot weather.

Danger signs that a head injury is more serious include worsening headaches, vomiting, weakness, numbness, unsteadiness, change in the appearance of the eyes, seizures, slurred speech, confusion, agitation, or a change in mental status.

Symptoms related to any diarrheal illness are often those associated with any injury to the gastrointestinal tract, such as fever, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Parents should also call the doctor if a child is vomiting so often that he or she cannot keep fluids down, has a high fever, complains of severe abdominal pain, or shows no improvement in symptoms after 24 hours.

Vertigo is characterized by a sensation of spinning or turning, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, ringing in the ears, headache, or fatigue.

There may be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and multiple swollen lymph nodes.

Death due to sodium toxicity has also resulted when baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) was used to treat excessive diarrhea or vomiting.

Potassium is potentially quite toxic; however, potassium poisoning is usually prevented because of the vomiting reflex.

Within six hours of ingestion, iron toxicity can result in vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, seizures, and possibly coma.

These symptoms include cardiac arrhythmias, headache, nausea and vomiting, and in severe cases, seizures.

Taking excessive supplemental zinc can result in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Bulimia nervosa-An eating disorder characterized by binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior, such as vomiting, misusing laxatives, or excessive exercise.

Affected people may complain of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, sweating, and a metallic taste in the mouth.

In cases of acute mercury or arsenic ingestion, vomiting may be induced.

For younger infants and children that require sedation or anesthesia to complete the examination, reactions to the anesthesia are possible, including headaches and vomiting.

Other symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, discomfort looking into bright lights, confusion, and sleepiness.

In newborns and small infants, these symptoms may be absent or difficult to detect, and the infant may only appear slow or inactive, or be irritable, have vomiting, or be feeding poorly.

Some antihistamines also help inhibit nausea and vomiting and reduce motion sickness.

Gastrointestinal problems include increased appetite, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.