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Vomiting can also be a symptom of diabetes, heart attack or a disease in the brain. It is very common in pregnancy. Continued vomiting, or repeated episodes, can lead to dehydration – which can be dangerous. If a friend or family member is dehydrated, the main sign will be very little (or no) urine being passed, or the urine being very dark and smelly. A useful test is to pinch some skin on their tummy or inner thigh. If it stays in the pinched shape after you let go, that is a clear sign of dehydration. Most episodes of vomiting won’t last long. There are medicines that stop vomiting – but in doing this they also stop your body from getting rid of whatever is causing the vomiting. They can also mask the symptoms of something more serious, like a blockage in your bowel. Therefore, don’t use these medicines unless they’re prescribed by your doctor. Call Healthline 0800 611 116 if you are unsure what you should do. See your doctor if you or a family member who has been vomiting has any of the following: Call Healthline 0800 611 116 if you are unsure what you should do.
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Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on September 20, 2021 It's often hard to tell why you are nauseated or vomiting. A health care provider will likely be able to find out what is happening to you. They will ask about the severity and timing of your symptoms, as well as take a food history and ask if you have had any contact with sick people. You will also undergo a physical exam to look for causes and signs of dehydration. Blood and/or urine tests and/or an abdominal X-ray may be taken to determine the cause of nausea and vomiting. Home treatments can help relieve nausea. After determining the cause of nausea and vomiting, there are prescription drugs that your doctor can give you if the symptoms are not getting better on their own. When a child spits up or vomits, it can be messy and worrying. But it's usually not a cause for alarm. Call 911 if a child is vomiting and may have swallowed something poisonous. Call the doctor if your child: Spitting up is common until babies start eating solid foods. It's not the same as vomiting. Spitting up usually happens when babies burp and happens without any effort on their part. To prevent spitting up: Vomiting is forceful and more painful than spitting up. Vomiting can cause a child to lose fluids, so it's important to watch for dehydration. First, treat the symptoms: Once your child has gone 3 to 4 hours without vomiting, give them larger amounts of fluid. After 8 hours without vomiting, breastfeed babies as usual, and slowly start giving formula. Feed toddlers small portions of mild foods from their regular diet; avoid spicy foods, fried foods, and foods that are high in fat or greasy. After your child goes 24 hours without vomiting, go back to their normal diet. |