Vomiting

Vomiting is simply described as the action of the stomach releasing its’ contents via the mouth. It is not an illness in itself but rather a symptom of something else. Illnesses such as gastroenteritis, food poisoning, motion sickness, Meniere’s disease, migraine, pregnancy, eating disorders and intoxication are just some of the conditions that vomiting can be associated with. Nausea is the feeling associated with vomiting. It may be treated using anti-emetic medication, fluid replacement, homoeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal therapies, Ayurveda, acupressure, behavioral therapy and hydrotherapy.

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