A potentially fatal virus that causes fever, vomiting and severe watery diarrhea among small children is raging throughout ...

In most cases, the presence of toxins in food can cause nausea and vomiting. These are bodily defenses aimed at minimizing the duration of exposure to the toxin. The pathways by which the brain ...

Vomiting represents one of the body’s most powerful defensive mechanisms – a forceful ejection of stomach contents designed to rid the system of potential toxins. This protective response commonly ...

Is your infant vomiting or spitting up? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the sometimes-confusing differences with practical advice and explains the mechanics behind each response. She also ...

Cases of a highly contagious stomach virus are on the rise in Illinois and the Midwest, and health officials are warning people to take extra precautions as numbers could be even higher than reported ...

A 59-year-old Caucasian male presents to the emergency department (ED) with vomiting and diarrhea. He explains that his symptoms have progressively worsened since they began 3 weeks previously. He ...

An oncology nurse outlines ways that patients can prevent dental erosion after a vomiting episode. Vomiting is a common side effect of many cancer treatments and can lead to dental decay. However, ...

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is often underdiagnosed, according to a recent study published in Neurogastroenterology & Motility. Researchers from the United States have highlighted limited awareness ...