Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia - Vomiting
Vomiting (or emesis) is the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth. Although it probably evolved as a mech...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia Ii - Vomiting - Causes
Vomiting may be due to a large number of causes, and protracted vomiting has a long differential diagnosis. Vomiting - Digestive tract. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia Ii - Vomiting - Mechanism
Vomiting is co-ordinated in the vomiting center in the lateral medullary reticular formation in the medulla. Receptors on the floor of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome: Encyclopedia - Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is a digestive disorder whose symptoms are recurring attacks of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain for bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hemoptysis: Encyclopedia - Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis (or "coughing up blood") is the expectoration of blood or of blood-stained sputum from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nausea: Encyclopedia - Nausea
Nausea (Greek Ναυτεία) is the sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit. Nausea - Causes. Nausea i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Encyclopedia - Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) (or "Benign paroxysmal vertigo") is a condition caused by problems in the inner ear. Although...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yellow Fever: Encyclopedia - Yellow Fever
Yellow fever (also called yellow jack, black vomit, or sometimes American Plague) is an acute viral disease. It is still an important cau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroenteritis: Encyclopedia - Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, is an illness of fever, diarrhoea and/or vomiting caused by an infectious...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cs Gas: Encyclopedia - Cs Gas
CS gas (commonly called "tear gas"), or ortho-chlorobenzylidene malononitrile, is a usually non-lethal riot control agent. Tear gas is a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hepatitis: Encyclopedia - Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a gastroenterological disease, featuring inflammation of the liver. The clinical signs and prognosis, as well as the therapy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cholera: Encyclopedia - Cholera
Cholera (also called Asiatic cholera) is an infectious disease, caused by bacteria that are typically ingested by drinking water that is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Pancreatitis: Encyclopedia - Acute Pancreatitis
Acute pancreatitis is a rapidly-onset inflammation of the pancreas. Depending on its severity, it can have severe complications and high ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bulimia Nervosa: Encyclopedia - Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia nervosa, more commonly known as bulimia, is an eating disorder. It is a psychological condition in which the subject engages in r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroparesis: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroparesis - Complications Of Gastroparesis
If food lingers too long in the stomach, it can cause problems like bacterial overgrowth from the fermentation of food. Also, the food ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emetophobia: Encyclopedia Ii - Emetophobia - Lifestyle
Emetophobics are known to go to great lengths to avoid people who may be sick, to avoid being in public places where people may vomit, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroparesis: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroparesis - Diagnosis
The diagnosis of gastroparesis is confirmed through one or more of the following tests. Barium x-ray . After fasting for 12 hours, you w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroparesis: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroparesis - Treatment
The primary treatment goal for gastroparesis related to diabetes is to regain control of blood glucose levels. Treatments include insulin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nausea: Encyclopedia Ii - Nausea - Treatment
While short-term nausea and vomiting are generally harmless, they may sometimes indicate a more serious disease. When associated with pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Akee: Encyclopedia Ii - Akee - Food Uses
The fruit of the Akee is not edible in entirety. It is only the fleshy arils around the seeds that are edible. The remainder of the fruit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bowel Obstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Bowel Obstruction - Signs Symptoms And Causes
Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting and constipation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bowel Obstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Bowel Obstruction - Signs, Symptoms And Causes
Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting and constipation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Encyclopedia Ii - Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Symptoms
Patients with upper GI hemorrhage often present with hematemesis, coffee ground vomiting, melena, or hematochezia if the hemorrhage is se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gastroenteritis: Encyclopedia Ii - Gastroenteritis - Clinical Features
The main symptoms include poor feeding in infants, vomiting and fever, usually rapidly followed by diarrhoea. Viral diarrhoea usually cau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyponatremia: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyponatremia - Symptoms
Most patients are asymptomatic of the hyponatremia, but usually have symptoms related to the underlying cause. Severe hyponatremia may ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trichinosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Trichinosis - Signs And Symptoms
Symptoms can be divided into two types: symptoms caused by worms in the intestine, and symptoms caused by worms elsewhere. In the intesti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canine Parvovirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Canine Parvovirus - Infection
Dogs that have become infected show symptoms of the illness within 7 to 10 days. The symptoms are lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea (usual...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burping: Encyclopedia Ii - Burping - Infant Burping
Babies are particularly subject to accumulation of gas in the stomach whilst feeding, and this can cause considerable agitation to the ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asphyxia: Encyclopedia Ii - Asphyxia - Causes
Causes of asphyxia can include: Physical obstruction of the passage of air to or from the lungs: Crushing or constriction of the chest ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ergotism: Encyclopedia Ii - Ergotism - Symptoms
The symptoms can be roughly divided into convulsive symptoms and gangreneous symptoms. Ergotism - Convulsive symptoms. Convulsive sympt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naphthalene: Encyclopedia Ii - Naphthalene - Health Effects
In humans, exposure to large amounts of naphthalene may damage or destroy red blood cells. This could cause the body to have too few red ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hydrazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Hydrazine - Health Effects
Breathing hydrazines may cause coughing and irritation of the throat and lungs, tremors, or seizures. Breathing hydrazines for long perio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Electrolyte: Encyclopedia Ii - Electrolyte - Nutrition
Electrolyte drinks containing sodium and potassium salts are used to replenish the body's water and electrolyte levels after dehydration ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclophosphamide: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyclophosphamide - Side-effects
Side-effects include chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), bone marrow suppression, alopecia (hair loss) and lethargy. Hemorrh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cryptosporidium: Encyclopedia Ii - Cryptosporidium - Cryptosporidiosis
Main article: Cryptosporidiosis. In humans, "Cryptosporidium" can cause diarrhea. It is transmitted when the oocyst in infected feces is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bloodletting: Encyclopedia Ii - Bloodletting - Bloodletting In The Ancient World
Bloodletting is one of the oldest medical practices, having been practiced among diverse ancient peoples, including the Greeks, the Egypt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anaphylaxis: Encyclopedia Ii - Anaphylaxis - Symptoms
Symptoms of anaphylaxis are related to the action of immunoglobulin E (IgE) and other anaphylatoxins, which act to release histamine and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome - Signs And Symptoms
Symptoms include: opsoclonus: myoclonus ataxia intention tremor dysphasia dysarthria mutism hypotonia lethargy irritability or malaise d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nicotine: Encyclopedia Ii - Nicotine - Effects On The Body
In small doses nicotine has a stimulating effect, increasing activity, alertness and memory. Repeat users report a pleasant relaxing effe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diabetic Coma: Encyclopedia Ii - Diabetic Coma - Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma
Nonketotic hyperosmolar coma usually develops more insidiously than DKA because the principal symptom is lethargy progressing to obtundat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyperthyroidism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyperthyroidism - Signs And Symptoms
Major clinical features in humans are weight loss (often accompanied by a ravenous appetite), fatigue, weakness, hyperactivity, irritabil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lomotil: Encyclopedia Ii - Lomotil - Toxicity
Lomotil may cause serious health problems when overdosed. Signs and symptoms of adverse effects may include any or several of the followi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Recovery Position: Encyclopedia Ii - Recovery Position - Purpose
The main aim of the recovery position is to protect the airway of an unconscious person, so that the person can breathe. When an unconsci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Poliomyelitis: Encyclopedia Ii - Poliomyelitis - The Course Of The Disease
Initial infection is of cells in the lining of the small intestine. Immunisation interrupts the process here. After multiplication there,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyperthyroidism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyperthyroidism - Signs And Symptoms
Major clinical features in humans are weight loss (often accompanied by a ravenous appetite), fatigue, weakness, hyperactivity, irritabil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach Cancer - Symptoms
Stomach cancer can be hard to find early. Often there are no symptoms in the early stages and, in many cases, the cancer has spread befor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diarrhea: Encyclopedia Ii - Diarrhea - Causes
This condition can be a symptom of injury, disease, foodborne illness or extreme excess of Vitamin C and is usually accompanied by abdomi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diabetic Coma: Encyclopedia Ii - Diabetic Coma - Advanced Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), if it progresses and worsens without treatment, can eventually cause unconsciousness, from a combination of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intestinal Parasite: Encyclopedia Ii - Intestinal Parasite - What Are The Signs Of Intestinal Parasite Infection?
In some people, intestinal parasites do not cause any symptoms, or the symptoms may come and go. Common signs and complaints include coug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyperthyroidism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyperthyroidism - Veterinary Medicine
In veterinary medicine, hyperthyroidism is one of the most common endocrine conditions affecting older domesticated cats. The disease has...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leukemia: Encyclopedia Ii - Leukemia - Symptoms
Damage to the bone marrow results in a lack of blood platelets, which are important in the blood clotting process. This means people with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Solanine: Encyclopedia Ii - Solanine - Solanine Poisoning
Solanine - Symptoms. Solanine poisoning is primarily displayed by gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Symptoms include nausea,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Snakebite Bite: Encyclopedia Ii - Snakebite Bite - Symptoms
The most common symptoms of all snakebites are panic, fear and emotional instability, which may cause symptoms such as nausea and vomitin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leukemia: Encyclopedia Ii - Leukemia - Symptoms
Damage to the bone marrow results in a lack of blood platelets, which are important in the blood clotting process. This means people with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzene: Encyclopedia Ii - Benzene - Health Effects
Breathing very high levels of benzene can result in death, while high levels can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Acute Pancreatitis: Encyclopedia Ii - Acute Pancreatitis - Symptoms And Signs
Common symptoms include: Severe abdominal pain often radiating through to the back. Nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Fever Shock, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Benzene: Encyclopedia Ii - Benzene - Health Effects
Breathing very high levels of benzene can result in death, while high levels can cause drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heart rate, headaches...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appendicitis: Encyclopedia Ii - Appendicitis - Signs Symptoms And Findings
Appendicitis can be classified into two types, typical and atypicical. The pain of typical acute appendicitis usually starts centrally (p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carbon Tetrachloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Carbon Tetrachloride - Safety
Exposure to high concentrations of carbon tetrachloride (including vapor) can affect the central nervous system, including the brain. Vic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appendicitis: Encyclopedia Ii - Appendicitis - Signs, Symptoms And Findings
Appendicitis can be classified into two types, typical and atypicical. The pain of typical acute appendicitis usually starts centrally (p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Erysipelas: Encyclopedia Ii - Erysipelas - Signs And Symptoms
Patients typically develop symptoms including high fevers, shaking chills, fatigue, headaches, vomiting, and general illness within 48 ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Digoxin: Encyclopedia Ii - Digoxin - Side Effects
Owing to its narrow therapeutic index (the margin between effectiveness and toxicity), side effects of digoxin are inevitable. Nausea, vo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hypercalcaemia: Encyclopedia Ii - Hypercalcaemia - Signs And Symptoms
Hypercalcemia per se can result in fatigue, depression, confusion, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or increased urination; if i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leptospirosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Leptospirosis - Symptoms
In animals, the incubation period (time of exposure to first symptoms) is anywhere from 2 to 20 days. One should strongly suspect leptosp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ménière’s Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Ménière’s Disease - Famous Sufferers
Alan B. Shepard, the first American astronaut, was diagnosed with Ménière’s disease in 1964, grounding him after only one brief space...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Citrullinemia: Encyclopedia Ii - Citrullinemia - Types
Citrullinemia - Type I. Type I citrullinemia (OMIM 215700, also known as classic citrullinemia) usually becomes evident in the first fe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Avm: Encyclopedia Ii - Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Avm - Symptoms
The most frequently observed problems related to the mechanical and blood loss (ischemic) effects of an AVM are headache and seizure. Mor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reye's Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Reye's Syndrome - Presentation
Reye's syndrome - Symptoms and signs. Reye's syndrome progresses through two stages : Stage I Persistent or continuous vomiting ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rotavirus: Encyclopedia Ii - Rotavirus - Nature Of Acute Disease
Rotaviruses cause acute gastroenteritis. "Infantile diarrhea", "winter diarrhea", "stomach flu", "acute nonbacterial infectious gastroent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bulimia Nervosa: Encyclopedia Ii - Bulimia Nervosa - The Five Dsm-iv Critera
The following six criteria must all be met for a patient to be diagnosed with bulimia: [1] [2] 1) The patient feels incapable of control...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homeopathy: Encyclopedia Ii - Homeopathy - Basic Principles
Homeopathy - Theory of disease. The conventional theory of disease in Hahnemann's time was based on the four humours. Mainstream medici...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maple Syrup Urine Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Maple Syrup Urine Disease - Symptoms
From early infancy, the condition is characterized by poor feeding, vomiting, lack of energy (lethargy), seizures, and mental retardation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Myocardial Infarction: Encyclopedia Ii - Myocardial Infarction - Symptoms
Acute myocardial infarction is usually characterized by varying degrees of chest pain or discomfort, weakness, sweating, nausea, vomiting...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Myocardial Infarction: Encyclopedia Ii - Myocardial Infarction - Symptoms
Acute myocardial infarction is usually characterized by varying degrees of chest pain, discomfort, weakness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2005 Dengue Outbreak In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - 2005 Dengue Outbreak In Singapore - Status Of Outbreak
In 2005, there were a total of 13,984 dengue fever cases and 19 people have died. The outbreak peaked in the months of September and Octo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Myocardial Infarction: Encyclopedia Ii - Myocardial Infarction - Symptoms
Acute myocardial infarction is usually characterized by varying degrees of chest pain, discomfort, weakness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charles Wright Wrestler: Encyclopedia Ii - Charles Wright Wrestler - Career
Wright first gained attention in the wrestling world as part of the Memphis based United States Wrestling Association, where he won the U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homeopathy: Encyclopedia Ii - Homeopathy - Basic Principles
Homeopathy - Theory of disease. The conventional theory of disease in Hahnemann's time was based on the four humours. Mainstream medici...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Head Injury: Encyclopedia Ii - Head Injury - Symptoms
Common symptoms of head injury include those indicitave of traumatic brain injury: loss of consciousness, confusion, drowsiness, persona...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gamma-hydroxybutyrate: Encyclopedia Ii - Gamma-hydroxybutyrate - Dangers
The dose-response curve is very steep and as GHB often comes as a salt dissolved in water, actual amount of GHB per "capful" can vary, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jimmy Page: Encyclopedia Ii - Jimmy Page - Post-led Zeppelin Career
Led Zeppelin disbanded in 1980 following the death of John Bonham (of asphyxiation caused by choking on his own vomit). After reportedly ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indomethacin: Encyclopedia Ii - Indomethacin - Animal Toxicity And Human Overdose
Indomethacin has a high acute toxicity both for animals (12 mg/kg in rats and 50 mg/kg in mice) and for humans. Exact human data does not...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metabolic Acidosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Metabolic Acidosis - Signs And Symptoms
Symptoms are aspecific, and diagnosis can be difficult unless the patient presents with clear indications for arterial blood gas sampling...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marburg Virus: Encyclopedia Ii - Marburg Virus - Infection Details
Because many of the signs and symptoms of Marburg hemorrhagic fever are similar to those of other infectious diseases, such as malaria or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter: Encyclopedia Ii - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter - C
Canonical spells in the world of Harry Potter - Cheering Charm. Pronunciation: Unknown Description: Causes the person whom the spell w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter: Encyclopedia Ii - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter - H
Canonical spells in the world of Harry Potter - Hex Deflection. Pronunciation: Unknown Description: Deflects spells. It seems to be si...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter: Encyclopedia Ii - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter - O
Canonical spells in the world of Harry Potter - Obliviate The Memory Charm. Pronounciation: oh-BLIV-ee-ATE /oblɪˌviaˈte/ Descriptio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter: Encyclopedia Ii - Canonical Spells In The World Of Harry Potter - B
Canonical spells in the world of Harry Potter - The Banishing Charm. Pronunciation: Unknown Description: The opposite of the Summoning...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meaning Of Dreams About Vomit: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Vomit
  Vomit Vomiting in a dream may represent those things in life that cause you emotional stress, repulse you, and make you ill. Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia Ii - Vomiting - Content
As the stomach secretes acid, vomit contains a high concentration of hydronium ions and is thus strongly acidic. The potential physiologi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia Ii - Vomiting - Related Medication
Vomiting - Emetics. An emetic, such as Syrup of Ipecac, is a substance that induces vomiting when administered orally or by injection. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia Ii - Vomiting - Social Implications
Vomiting - Nausea inducement in groups. It is quite common that when one person vomits, others nearby will become nauseated, particular...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vomiting: Encyclopedia Ii - Vomiting - Social Implications
Vomiting - Nausea inducement in groups. It is quite common that when one person vomits, others nearby will become nauseated, particular...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iv - V
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages IV - V . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article