What is vomiting? Vomiting, also known as emesis and throwing
up, is the forceful ejection of the stomach’s contents. Vomiting
is a common symptom of a wide variety of mild to serious
diseases, disorders and conditions. It occurs in all age groups
and populations and may or may not occur with nausea. Depending
on the cause, vomiting can begin suddenly and disappear quickly,
as in the case of alcohol intoxication. Vomiting may also recur
over days, weeks or months, such as vomiting due to morning
sickness or pancreatitis. Vomiting can be a symptom of digestive
system disorders as well as disorders of other body systems.
Vomiting that is associated with head injury, vomiting of blood,
dizziness, weakness, or change in level of consciousness can be
a symptom of a serious, potentially life-threatening condition.
Call 911 if you or someone you are with experiences any of these
symptoms. What other symptoms might occur with vomiting?
Vomiting may occur with other symptoms depending on the
underlying disease, disord