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 )...