Why Do We Vomit?
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The timing of the nausea or vomiting can indicate the cause. When appearing shortly after a meal, nausea or vomiting may be caused by food poisoning, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), an ulcer, or bulimia. Nausea or vomiting one to eight hours after a meal may also indicate food poisoning.
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This video explains why vomiting occurs and how its timing can point to a cause. It describes causes linked to vomiting shortly after a meal, and notes that nausea or vomiting one to eight hours after a meal may also indicate food poisoning.
Key points
- The timing of nausea or vomiting can indicate its cause
- Vomiting shortly after a meal may be caused by food poisoning, gastritis, an ulcer or bulimia
- Nausea or vomiting one to eight hours after a meal may also indicate food poisoning
Video Overview
This video presents “Why Do We Vomit?” — The timing of the nausea or vomiting can indicate the cause. When appearing shortly after a meal, nausea or vomiting may be caused by food poisoning, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), an ulcer, or bulimia. Nausea or vomiting. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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