What is Vomiting ?
Vomiting -
Definition -
It is the forceful expulsion of the stomach contents through the mouth and sometimes the nose.
Causes -
- gastritis
- brain tumours
- intense pain
- heart attack
- ulcers
- motion sickness
- increase intracranial pressure
- reaction to certain smells or odours
- ingestion of toxins or excessive intake of alcohol
- poisoning
- medication
- over eating
- brain injury
- some cancers
- gall bladder disease
- early stages of pregnancy
Management -
* Anti-emetics drug ex. domperidone
* Advice to take plenty of fluids to reduce dehydration
* Oral rehydration salts also given
Prevention of Nausea -
* Eat little meals throughout the day instead of three large meals.
* Eat slowly.
* Avoid hard to digest food.
* Consume food that are cold at room temperature
* Rest after eating with the head elevated about 1 feet about foot ( legs ).
* Drink liquids between the meals instead of during meals or drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day to prevent dehydration.
* Try to eat when feel less nauseated.
Prevention of vomiting -
* Drink little amount of clear , sweetened liquid , ex. soda, fruits juices.
* Resting either in a sitting position or in a propped lying position.
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