Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and Vomiting

 

(Also Called 'Upset Stomach - Nausea', 'Vomiting')

Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but rather are symptoms of many different conditions, such as infection ("stomach flu"), food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, blocked intestine, illness, concussion or brain injury, appendicitis, and migraines. Nausea and vomiting can sometimes be symptoms of more serious diseases such as heart attacks, kidney or liver disorders, central nervous system disorders, brain tumors, and some forms of cancer.

What is the difference between nausea and vomiting?

Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often accompanies the urge to vomit, but doesn't always lead to vomiting. Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying ("throwing up") of stomach contents through the mouth. Some triggers that may result in vomiting can come from the stomach and intestines (infection, injury, and food irritation), the inner ear (dizziness and motion sickness), and the brain (head injury, brain infections, tumors, and migraine headaches).

Who is more likely to experience nausea and vomiting?

Nausea and vomiting can occur in both children and adults. People who are undergoing cancer treatments, such as radiation therapy or chemotherapy, have an increased risk of nausea and vomiting. Pregnant women in their first trimester may also experience nausea and vomiting, commonly referred to as "morning sickness." It is estimated that 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women experience nausea, while 25 to 55 percent experience vomiting.

What causes nausea or vomiting?

The causes of nausea and vomiting are quite similar. Many things can bring on nausea. Some common causes are seasickness and other motion sicknesses, early pregnancy, intense pain, exposure to chemical toxins, emotional stress (fear), gallbladder disease, food poisoning, indigestion, various viruses, and certain smells or odors.

The causes of vomiting differ according to age. For adults, vomiting is commonly a result of a viral infection and food poisoning, and occasionally a result of motion sickness and illnesses in which the person has a high fever. For children, it is common for vomiting to occur because of a viral infection, food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating or feeding, coughing, and illnesses in which the child has a high fever. Although rare, blocked intestines can cause vomiting, most typically in early infancy.

Usually vomiting is harmless, but it can be a sign of a more serious illness. Some examples of serious conditions that may bring on nausea or vomiting include concussions, encephalitis, meningitis, intestinal blockage, appendicitis, migraine headaches, and brain tumors.

Another concern with vomiting is dehydration. Adults have a lower risk of becoming dehydrated because they can usually detect the symptoms of dehydration (such as increased thirst and dry lips or mouth). Children have a greater risk of becoming dehydrated, especially if the vomiting occurs with diarrhea, because young children may often be unable to tell an adult about symptoms of dehydration. Adults caring for sick children need to be aware of these visible signs of dehydration: dry lips and mouth, sunken eyes, rapid breathing or pulse; or in infants, decreased urination, and a sunken fontanelle (soft spot on top of the baby's head).

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Neck and Shoulder Pain

Neck pain is a common symptom that we often wake up in the morning with or experience at the end of a tiring day at work. It is usually a result of a minor strain or sprain and disappears with over-the-counter painkillers and symptomatic treatment at home. In some cases however, neck pain may be the result of a problem that requires emergency treatment. 

Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many different ways. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas.

                        

What Causes Neck Pain?

Causes of neck pain include:

Abnormalities in the bone or joints

Trauma

Poor posture

Degenerative diseases

Tumors

Muscle strain

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Sore throat

Sore throat is a common symptom that usually affects people during a weather change. It is often caused by a viral infection, though bacteria can cause severe sore throat followed by serious complications.

Sore throat or pharyngitis is one of the most common symptoms for which a person visits a general practitioner or an ENT specialist. Often, triggered by weather change during late winter and early spring, this is a symptom that affects the young and old alike.

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Facial swelling

Facial swelling

Facial swelling is also Called as Puffy face; Swelling of the face; Moon face; Facial edema. Facial swelling may appear as a small swelling affecting a part of the face, or a generalized swelling of the face.  Facial swelling is the build-up of fluid in the tissues of the face. Swelling may also affect the neck and upper arms.

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Hair Loss

Hair loss, referred to as alopecia, is a common yet distressing condition that affects young as well as older individuals. In general, most hair loss is not associated with systemic or internal disease, nor is poor diet a frequent factor. Frequently, hair may simply thin as a result of predetermined genetic factors, family history, and the overall aging process. 

Many men and women may notice a mild and often normal physiologic thinning of hair starting in their thirties and forties. Other times, normal life variations including temporary severe stress, nutritional changes, and hormonal changes like those in pregnancy, puberty, and menopause may cause a reversible hair loss. Although hair does not have any specific function in human beings, the psychological aspect of losing hair may be profound, often resulting in the sufferers exploring all possible solutions with the hope that at least one might work! With the advent of hair transplantation, many individuals have finally found the answer to their hair loss problem.

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Allergy

An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. 

An allergy can be caused by exposure to anything and everything under the sun, including the sun. For example, pollen in the air can cause allergy and result in a runny nose. Excess sunlight may cause allergic reactions of the skin. One important fact to note here is that a substance causes allergy in only some individuals. Thus, what determines if a person is likely to suffer from allergies is not only the allergen but the way the immune system deals with the external substance. Hereditary or genetic factors play an important role in determining if a person is likely to be allergic or not.

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Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain is pain that is felt in the abdomen. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower margin of the ribs and diaphragm above, the pelvic bone (pubic ramus) below, and the flanks on each side. Although abdominal pain can arise from the tissues of the abdominal wall that surround the abdominal cavity (such as the skin and abdominal wall muscles), the term abdominal pain generally is used to describe pain originating from organs within the abdominal cavity. Organs of the abdomen include the stomach, small intestine, colon, liver, gallbladder, spleen, and pancreas.

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