Vomiting can be caused by temporary gastrointestinal illness, pregnancy, migraines, or medications. Frequent vomiting may indicate an underlying condition and medical attention should be sought to rule out serious conditions or nutrient deficiencies.
Anyone can experience occasional vomiting, which is usually caused by temporary gastrointestinal illness. In some cases, however, vomiting occurs frequently and could be caused by something else. For example, pregnancy is among the most common causes of frequent vomiting. Migraines and some medications can also cause it. While many causes of vomiting may be innocent enough, a person may do well to contact a doctor to rule out underlying conditions, as it can also be a symptom of a more serious medical problem.
One of the most common causes of frequent vomiting is pregnancy. Many women develop morning sickness, which causes them to feel sick and vomit, in the early months of pregnancy. Morning sickness can be caused by changes in hormone levels during pregnancy and pregnancy-induced sensitivity to odors. In most cases, it is not harmful to a pregnant woman’s health, even if it is unpleasant. If a pregnant woman is vomiting so much that she is unable to retain nutrients to support the health of her and her developing baby, however, she may need medical intervention.
In some cases, migraine is responsible when a person vomits. Migraine is a severe type of headache that develops when enlarged blood vessels stimulate chemicals in the brain to envelop the brain’s arteries. When these chemicals engulf your arteries, they typically cause inflammation and pain. In addition to the often debilitating pain a person may experience during a migraine attack, they may also experience nausea and vomiting; some people may also have diarrhea. If a person has frequent migraines, he may also experience vomiting.
Medications are another common cause of vomiting. In some cases, vomiting is a frequent side effect of a drug and is not recommended for patients who take it on an empty stomach. In other cases, however, a person may develop vomiting from a drug that doesn’t have vomiting as a typical side effect. If the person has to take the drug regularly, they may experience frequent vomiting.
When a person experiences frequent vomiting, they may do well to contact their doctor for advice. A doctor may want to examine it and rule out serious conditions that could have vomiting as a symptom. If the patient is deprived of essential nutrients, medical attention may also be required. At the very least, a doctor might be able to offer advice on how to reduce the frequency of vomiting.
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