Vomiting (or emesis) is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth. Although it probably evolved as a mechanism for expelling ingested poisons, vomiting may result from many causes not related to poisoning, ranging from gastritis to brain tumors, or elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). The feeling that one is about to vomit is called nausea. It usually, but not necessarily, precedes vomiting, but it does not always lead to vomiting. Antiemetics are somet ...

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As the stomach secretes acid, vomit contains a high concentration of hydronium ions and is thus strongly acidic. The potential physiological complications associated with excessive vomiting are mainly metabolic alkalosis (increased blood pH), hypokalemia (potassium depletion) and hypochloremia (chlorine depletion). The hypokalemia is an indirect result of the kidney compensating for the loss of acid. The content of the vomitus (vomit) may be of medical interest. Fresh blood in the vomit is termed hematemesis ("blood vomiting"). ...

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Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is a digestive disorder whose symptoms are recurring attacks of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain for both children & adults. It has been recognized only since around 1995. This disease affects millions of people worldwide. The cause of CVS has not been determined yet, although there are some professionals who are able to detect and cure CVS. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - External link. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/cvs CVS page a ...

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Chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to treat disease. In its modern-day use, it refers primarily to cytotoxic drugs used to treat cancer. In its non-oncological use, the term may also refer to antibiotics (antibacterial chemotherapy). In that sense, the first modern chemotherapeutic agent was Paul Ehrlich's arsphenamine, an arsenic compound discovered in 1909 and used to treat syphilis. This was later followed by sulfonamides discovered by Domag ...

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• Chemotherapy - Topoisomerase inhibitors L01CB and L01XX
• Chemotherapy - Antitumour antibiotics L01D
• Chemotherapy - Hormonal therapy
• Chemotherapy - Dosage
• Chemotherapy - Delivery
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• Chemotherapy - Immunosuppression and myelosuppression
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In the religion of the Bushongo people, Bumba is the creator god. Bumba dwelt in the primordial waters and vomited up the sun, moon, stars, animals, and men. He also showed man how to make fire. Other related archivesBushongo, animals, men, moon, stars, sun, vomited

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Vestibular Neuronitis is a paroxysmal, single attack of vertigo. It may last several hours to days. It may be associated with nausea, vomiting, and previous upper respiratory tract infections. It generally has no auditory symptoms, unlike labyrinthitis. Vestibular neuronitis may also be associated with eye nystagmus. Other related archivesauditory, labyrinthitis, nausea, nystagmus, respiratory tract, vertigo, vomiting

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An antiemetic is a drug that is effective against vomiting and nausea. Antiemetics are typically used to treat motion sickness and the side effects of opioid analgesics and chemotherapy directed against cancer. Antiemetics include: 5-Hydroxytryptamine antagonists Dolasetron Granisetron Ondansetron Tropisetron Dopamine antagonists Domperidone Droperidol, Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine metoclopramide Antihistamines ( ...

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The Bushongo are an ethnic group from the Congo River and surrounding areas. The supreme god in Bushongo mythology is called Bumba, who vomited the sun, moon, earth, plants and animals, and then humanity. Bomazi is the ancestor-god of the Bushongo. Other related archivesBumba, Congo River, animals, earth, humanity, moon, plants, sun

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In Australian Aboriginal mythology (specifically: Murngin), Yurlungur is a copper snake who was awakened from a deep sleep by the odor of a woman's menstrual blood. The woman and her sisters, the Wawalag, were eaten by Yurlungur, who was told at a later snake meeting to regurgitate the women. In Australian Aborigine ceremonies, the vomiting symbolizes boys entering manhood. ...

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Butyric acid, IUPAC name n-Butanoic acid, or normal butyric acid, is a carboxylic acid with structural formula CH3CH2CH2-COOH. It is notably found in rancid butter, parmesan cheese, or vomit and has an unpleasant odor and acrid taste, with a sweetish aftertaste (similar to ether). Butyric acid can be detected by mammals with good scent detection abilities (e.g. dogs) at 10 ppb, while h ...

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Enteritis is the inflammation of the small intestine (inflammation of the large intestine is termed colitis, while enterocolitis refers to an inflammation of both the large and small intestine.). Enteritis - Signs and symptoms. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, abdominal distension and hematochezia. If there is vomiting, gastroenteritis is the more correct diagnosis. Enteropathy Enteritis - Diagnosis. Generally a good h ...

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Nausea (Greek Ναυτεία) is the sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit. Nausea - Causes. Nausea is a symptom of many conditions. It is also an adverse effect of many drugs. In medicine, nausea is a particular problem during some chemotherapy regimens and following general anaesthesia. Nausea is also a common symptom of pregnancy. Other causes include: altitude sickness, angina, brain tumor, cirrhosis, clinical depression, coeliac disea ...

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Hemoptysis (or "coughing up blood") is the expectoration of blood or of blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs (e.g. in tuberculosis or other respiratory infections). It is not the same as Hematemesis, which refers to vomiting up blood. Hemoptysis - Causes. This can be due to lung neoplasm, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, coccidioidomycosis, or pulmonary embolism. Rarer causes include hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT or Rendu-Osler-Weber syndrome). ...

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Amoebiasis is infection by a protozoan, typically Entamoeba histolytica. It is usually contracted by ingesting water or food contaminated by amoebic cysts. Symptoms are usually gastrointestinal including diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain or discomfort and fever. Symptoms take from a few days to a few weeks to develop and manifest themselves, but usually it is about two to four weeks. Most infected people are asymptomatic but this disease has the potential to make the sufferer dangerously ill, especially if there is any suggestion of immunocompromise. Diagnosis of amoebiasis is confirm ...

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Gastroenterology or gastrology is the medical specialty concerned with the field of digestive diseases. Traditionally, these are traditionally separated by anatomic or functional category. For example, disorders of the esophagus might be listed under "esophagus" and also included in a description of motility disorders (disorders of motor function). List of signs and symptoms of gastroenterological diseases : constipation diarrhea vomiting nausea abdominal pain List of research fields in Gastroenterology : ...

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) (or "Benign paroxysmal vertigo") is a condition caused by problems in the inner ear. Although its cause is not certain, it is most likely due to a build up of calcium in the semicircular canals of the inner ear. The principle symptom is a sudden, intense feeling that either one is spinning or the room is spinning, which usually occurs with movement of the head. Other symptoms may include nausea or vomiting. Treatment for this condition includes the medicine meclizine or repositioning techniques, The Epley and Semont Maneuvers, emp ...

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The introduction of the 5HT3 receptor antagonist, ondansetron, in the early 1990s was a significant breakthrough. Despite the many studies, however, the evidence base to support rational antiemetic treatment remains patchy. Recent research has led to better understanding of some older drugs and has demonstrated that combinations of drugs are often useful. While the efficacy of droperidol is now clear, metoclopramide, a popular antiemetic for decades, has been found to have no worthwhile efficacy. Some older dr ...

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Postoperative nausea and vomiting results from anaesthesic, surgical, and patients factors. Gynaecological, urological, strabismus correction and middle ear surgery all have a higher risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Patients that are female or who have a history of postoperative nausea and vomiting are at greater risk. Smokers have a decreased risk, but this would never be recommended by any physician. One study found that the increased r ...

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The treatment can be physically exhausting for the patient. Current chemotheraputic techniques have a range of side effects mainly affecting the fast-dividing cells of the body. Important common side-effects include (dependent on the agent): Hair loss Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea or constipation Anemia Depression of the immune system hence (potentially lethal) infections and sepsis Hemorrhage Secondary neoplasms Cardiotoxicity Hepatotoxicity Nephrotoxicity Ototoxicity Chemotherapy - I ...

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