Vomiting - treatments, self-care and causes

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It’s also known as throwing up or being sick.</p> <p>Vomiting is a reflex that helps your body get rid of substances that may be harmful. Most people will experience vomiting at some point. It’s a symptom rather than a diagnosis.</p> <p>This article is about vomiting in adults and children over 12 years of age. See <a href="/vomiting-in-children">vomiting in children</a> for information relating to vomiting in children aged under 12 years.</p> <h2 id="symptoms">What symptoms are related to vomiting?</h2> <p>When you vomit your abdominal muscles have strong contractions. It’s different from <a href="/gord-reflux">reflux</a> or regurgitation which happen without any abdominal contractions.</p> <p>Vomiting can sometimes be forceful. Projectile vomiting can send your stomach contents more than a metre away.</p> <p>Other symptoms that you may feel alongside vomiting are:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/nausea">Nausea</a> — the unpleasant sensation when you think you are about to vomit (‘feeling sick’). Once you have vomited, the feeling of nausea may ease or go away.</li> <li>Mouthwatering — your mouth will often start to water before you vomit.</li> <li><a href="/abdominal-pain">Abdominal pain</a> — this is pain below your ribs, including stomach cramps.</li> <li><a href="/diarrhoea">Diarrhoea</a> — this is a common symptoms of <a href="/gastroenteritis">gastroenteritis</a>.</li> <li><a href="/fever">Fever</a></li> <li><a href="/fatigue">Tiredness</a></li> </ul> <p>Retching is similar to vomiting, because it involves forceful stomach contractions. However, with retching, you will not bring up anything from your stomach.</p> <p>Ongoing vomiting can lead to <a href="/dehydration">dehydration</a>. This is where your body has lost more fluid than it has taken in. Dehydration can be dangerous, as your body doesn't have enough water to function properly.</p> <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/symptom-checker" class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout"> <i class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-left dor-icon_user-md"></i> <p class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-right"><strong>CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS</strong> — Use the <strong class="cont_underline">Symptom Checker</strong> and find out if you need to seek medical help.</p> </a> <h2 id="causes">What causes vomiting?</h2> <p>Vomiting can be a sudden isolated bout of vomiting (acute) that usually lasts less than 2 days. Vomiting can also be part of a pattern of ongoing or recurring attacks (chronic). Some <a href="/what-causes-vomiting">underlying causes of vomiting</a> are serious.</p> <h3>Causes of acute vomiting</h3> <p>The table describes some conditions that can cause acute vomiting.</p> <table cellpadding="10"> <caption>Conditions that can cause acute vomiting.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Condition</th> <th>Description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/gastroenteritis">Gastroenteritis</a></td> <td>An infection of your <a href="/digestive-system">digestive tract</a>. One of the most common causes of sudden nausea and vomiting. This usually clears up without any specific treatment within 2 days.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/food-poisoning">Food poisoning</a></td> <td>Some bacteria can cause food poisoning by releasing toxins (poisons) into food that is not stored properly.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/poisoning">Poisoning</a></td> <td>Swallowing poisons or irritants can cause nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, fits and <a href="/seizures">seizures</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/motion-sickness">Motion sickness</a></td> <td>This is more common in children but can also cause vomiting in adults.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/alcohol">Alcohol</a></td> <td>Drinking too much alcohol can lead to nausea and vomiting.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top">Post-operative</td> <td>If you have surgery, you can feel nauseous or vomit afterwards.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/covid-19">COVID-19</a></td> <td>Nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting can all be <a href="/covid-19/symptoms">symptoms of COVID-19</a>.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/pancreatitis">Pancreatitis</a> or <a href="/hepatitis">hepatitis</a></td> <td>Inflammation of your <a href="/pancreas">pancreas</a> or <a href="/liver">liver</a> can cause abdominal pain, vomiting and fever.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top">Raised intracranial pressure</td> <td>Raised pressure in your skull can cause nausea and vomiting. This is a medical emergency.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/meningitis">Meningitis</a></td> <td>This infection has sudden symptoms that include vomiting, fever, a stiff neck, photophobia (sensitivity to bright lights) and rash.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/diabetic-ketoacidosis">Diabetic ketoacidosis</a></td> <td>If you are diabetic, vomiting can be a symptom of ketoacidosis.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top">Other acute medical conditions</td> <td>For example, <a href="/bowel-obstruction">bowel obstruction</a> or <a href="/appendicitis">appendicitis</a>.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> <h3>Causes of chronic vomiting</h3> <p>The following conditions can cause chronic vomiting.</P> <table cellpadding="10"> <caption>Conditions that can cause chronic vomiting.</caption> <thead> <tr> <th>Condition</th> <th>Description</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/radiotherapy">Radiation treatments</a></td> <td>Vomiting can be a side effect of radiation treatment.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top">Pregnancy</td> <td><a href="/dealing-with-morning-sickness">Morning sickness</a> is common during early pregnancy. It can cause nausea and vomiting at any time of the day, but often in the morning.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/migraine">Migraine</a></td> <td>If you get migraines, nausea and vomiting are common symptoms.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/food-allergies">Food allergies</a> or <a href="/coeliac-disease">coeliac disease</a></td> <td>Food allergies or food intolerance can cause chronic digestive symptoms, including vomiting.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top">Upper digestive tract disorders</td> <td>Vomiting after meals can be caused by gastrointestinal reflux disease (<a href="/gord-reflux">GORD</a>).</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/gastroparesis">Gastroparesis</a></td> <td>This is a delayed emptying of the stomach due to nerve damage. It can lead to nausea and vomiting after meals.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/kidney-stones">Kidney stones</a></td> <td>Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of kidney stones, along with gripping pain in your back.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top"><a href="/mental-health-conditions">Mental health conditions</a></td> <td>If you have <a href="/anxiety-related-disorders">anxiety</a> or <a href="/depression">depression</a> this may be associated with vomiting.</td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#f7f7f7" valign="top">Functional nausea and vomiting</td> <td>This is the name given to chronic nausea and vomiting for which there is no clear medical cause.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> <p>Vomiting can be a side effect of some medicines, such as:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/chemotherapy">chemotherapy</a> medicines used to treat cancer</li> <li>medications for <a href="/heart-and-cardiovascular-conditions">heart conditions</a></li> <li>strong <a href="/pain-relief-medicines">pain killers</a></li> <li>high doses of some <a href="/vitamins-and-minerals-explained">vitamins</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="diagnosed">How is the cause of vomiting diagnosed?</h2> <p>If you have a short episode of vomiting, you may not find out the exact cause.</p> <p>If you have ongoing or recurrent episodes of vomiting, you should see your doctor. They will investigate the cause of your vomiting.</p> <p>They will ask about your symptoms and medical history and do a physical examination. Then your doctor may suggest tests, including:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/blood-testing">blood tests</a></li> <li><a href="/urine-tests">urine tests</a></li> <li>a pregnancy test</li> </ul> <p>Sometimes, when it’s difficult to find a cause for recurrent vomiting, your doctor will suggest investigations such as an <a href="/endoscopy">endoscopy</a> or a <a href="/ct-scan">CT scan</a> to help with diagnosis.</p> <p>Your doctor may suggest referring you to a gastroenterologist or <a href="/neurologist">neurologist</a>.</p> <a href="/question-builder" class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout"> <i class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-left dor-icon_question"></i> <p class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-right"><strong>ASK YOUR DOCTOR</strong> — Preparing for an appointment? Use the <strong class="cont_underline">Question Builder</strong> for general tips on what to ask your GP or specialist.</p> </a> <h2 id="doctor">When should I see my doctor?</h2> <p>If you are vomiting because of a simple case of gastroenteritis, you may be able to manage at home without needing to see a doctor.</p> <p>But some underlying causes of vomiting can be more serious.</p> <h3>When to seek urgent care</h3> <p>You should go to a hospital's emergency department or call triple zero (000) for an ambulance if you:</p> <ul> <li>vomit blood or have what looks like coffee grounds in your vomit</li> <li>vomit bile — green vomit</li> <li>vomit faecal material (poo)</li> <li>have severe or constant tummy (abdominal) pain</li> <li>have a stiff neck and high temperature (fever)</li> <li>have a severe headache</li> <li>have <a href="/rectal-bleeding">bleeding from your bottom (rectum)</a> or bloody diarrhoea</li> <li>have <a href="/chest-pain">chest pain</a></li> </ul> <p>Seek immediate medical attention, either from your doctor or from the emergency department, if you are vomiting and:</p> <ul> <li>have a high temperature (fever)</li> <li>have signs of dehydration</li> <li>can't take in more than a few sips of liquid or can't keep water down</li> <li>it continues for more than 48 hours</li> <li>are immunocompromised</li> </ul> <p>Make an appointment to see your doctor if you have been vomiting and have lost weight without knowing why.</p> <p>This article is about vomiting in adults and children over 12 years of age. See <a href="/vomiting-in-children">vomiting in children</a> for information relating to vomiting in children aged under 12 years.</p> <a href="/australian-health-services" class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout"> <i class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-left dor-icon_hospital"></i> <p class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-right"><strong>FIND A HEALTH SERVICE</strong> — The <strong class="cont_underline">Service Finder</strong> can help you find doctors, pharmacies, hospitals and other health services.</p> </a> <h2 id="treated">How is vomiting treated?</h2> <p>Treatment for vomiting depends on the underlying cause. Some causes of vomiting will need specific treatment by your doctor. You can also ask your <a href="/getting-the-most-out-of-your-pharmacist">pharmacist</a> for advice.</p> <h3>Self-care at home</h3> <p>If you are vomiting because you have gastroenteritis or food poisoning, make sure you stay hydrated. Try the following to help you manage at home:</p> <ul> <li>Stay home to avoid passing the infection to others.</li> <li>Drink plenty of clear fluids or oral rehydration solution to replace lost fluids — take small sips if you feel sick.</li> <li>Avoid fruit juice, cordial and sugary drinks.</li> <li>Avoid alcohol and <a href="/caffeine">caffeine</a>.</li> <li>Adjust your diet until you get back to normal — eat bland foods, such as rice, pasta and crackers.</li> </ul> <h3>Medicines for vomiting</h3> <h4>Oral rehydration solutions</h4> <p>You can buy these <a href="/over-the-counter-medicines">over the counter</a> from your pharmacist or at the supermarket. They are better than plain water because they contain the right concentration of salts to replace both fluids and electrolytes.</p> <p>Sports rehydration drinks are not recommended.</p> <h4>Antiemetic medicines</h4> <p>Antiemetics are medicines that help prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. Most antiemetics are prescription medicines.</p> <p>Your doctor might prescribe an antiemetic to treat or prevent vomiting due to:</p> <ul> <li>migraines</li> <li>motion sickness</li> <li>having surgery (an operation)</li> <li>chemotherapy treatment</li> <li>radiation treatment</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines" class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout"> <i class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-left dor-icon_medicines"></i> <p class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-right"><strong>LOOKING FOR A MEDICINE?</strong> — To search by brand name or active ingredient, use the <strong class="cont_underline">Medicines information</strong> search feature.</p> </a> <h4>Ginger</h4> <p>Ginger may help with nausea and vomiting caused by pregnancy, chemotherapy and motion sickness.</p> <h3>Other treatment options</h3> <h4>Dietary changes</h4> <p>Changes to your diet may help to reduce symptoms whilst you or your doctor work out what is causing the vomiting.</p> <p>You can also discuss changes to your diet with a dietitian. Some things to try are:</p> <ul> <li>eating small meals</li> <li>reducing the fat content of your meals</li> <li>avoiding spicy food or ingredients that you know cause problems</li> </ul> <h4>Surgery</h4> <p>Some causes of vomiting, such as appendicitis or bowel obstruction, will need emergency <a href="/preparing-for-surgery">surgery</a>.</p> <h2 id="prevented">Can vomiting be prevented?</h2> <p>The most common cause of vomiting is viral gastroenteritis. It’s very infectious and is mostly spread by contact with another person who has the illness.</p> <p>Things you can do to stop the spread of gastroenteritis:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/hand-washing">Wash your hands</a> frequently, using a good handwashing technique.</li> <li>Practice good <a href="/food-safety">food safety</a>.</li> <li>Do not prepare food for other people.</li> <li>Do not visit hospitals, aged care facilities, or swimming pools.</li> <li>When cleaning up vomit, wear gloves, an apron and a mask. Dispose of it in a tied plastic bag and wash your hands afterwards. Clean the area with detergent and warm water.</li> </ul> <p>If a household member has gastroenteritis, everyone in the house should practice regular handwashing and good hygiene.</p> <h2 id="complications">What are the complications of vomiting?</h2> <p>Dehydration is one of the most serious complications of vomiting. If you get dehydrated it can lead to a loss of electrolytes (salts and minerals your body needs to function properly).</p> <p>To avoid dehydration, you should sip clear fluids or take an oral rehydration solution. Sip these slowly to avoid triggering more vomiting.</p> <p>Ongoing vomiting may lead to weight loss. This happens if you can’t hold down your food, or nausea means that you don’t wanting to eat for a sustained period.</p> <p>If you vomit within 2 hours of taking your <a href="/the-pill-combined-oral-contraceptive-pill">oral contraceptive pill</a>, you may not be protected from pregnancy. Refer to the instructions since you may need to use some other form of contraception, such as condoms, for the next 7 hormone pills. You can also call your pharmacist for advice.</p> <p>Another complication of vomiting is aspiration. This is when food or liquid gets into your lungs. You can inhale vomit into your lungs if you are vomiting a lot. 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Even though it's usually nothing to worry about, it could be a sign your baby is not well.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on Pregnancy, Birth & Baby website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Pregnancy, Birth & Baby" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/PBB_logo.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Diarrhoea-and-vomiting" data-partner-url="partners/wa-health" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|83ddf499-ed56-44c1-ad0f-30bb536843e3"> <h3>Diarrhoea and vomiting</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>There are many causes of diarrhoea and vomiting, the most common being viral. Other symptoms such as headache, fever, generalised aches and pains and tiredness may also be present.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on WA Health website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="WA Health" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/WA_health_logo.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/nausea-and-vomiting" data-partner-url="partners/tasmanian-department-of-health-and-human-services" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|accebd53-9cdd-4869-b55a-9f93a7602625"> <h3>Nausea and vomiting | Tasmanian Department of Health</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Download the Nausea and vomiting fact sheet from the Department of Health (Tasmania).</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/tasgovverblack_logo-c917dc.png"> </a> <a href="https://liver.org.au/your-liver/symptoms/nausea-and-vomiting/" data-partner-url="partners/liver-foundation" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|2af16292-e2cc-457d-979a-8a93d9e2e8c7"> <h3>Nausea and vomiting - Liver Foundation</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Tummy problems are common in people who have liver disease. If you lost your appetite in the early stages, as your disease gets worse you may start to feel sick or keep vomiting. 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Take your child to the GP if you’re worried.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="raisingchildren.net.au" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/raising-children_logo-f6777f.png"> </a> <a href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/viral-infections/norovirus" data-partner-url="partners/queensland-health" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|f95d449b-ac04-4489-aab5-5c01a6e9f955"> <h3>Norovirus | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Noroviruses are a group of viruses that can cause gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) with diarrhoea, stomach pain and vomiting.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on Queensland Health website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="Queensland Health" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/Queensland-Government_logo.png"> </a> <a href="https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/motion-sickness-babies-children-teenagers" data-partner-url="partners/raisingchildren.net.au" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|6b5bf5bc-3a2f-4bf6-996f-4a2e695003b3"> <h3>Motion sickness: babies, children & teens | Raising Children Network</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Motion sickness symptoms include nausea, dizziness and vomiting. 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If children have nausea, give them small drinks of water or oral rehydration fluid and bland foods.</p> </div> <p class="main_content-search-tile-read-more"> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-tile-read-more-icon"></i> <i id="read-more">Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website</i></p> <img class="main_content-search-tile-logo" alt="raisingchildren.net.au" src="https://media.healthdirect.org.au/images/logos/h40/raising-children_logo-f6777f.png"> </a> <section class="main_content-search-show-more "> <button class="main_content-search-show-more-btn" title="Show more search results" rel="nofollow">Show more</button> <i aria-hidden="true" class="main_content-search-show-more-loading"></i> </section> </section> <section id="searchProfessionalResults" class="hidden" data-total-records="134"> <p>Top results</p> <a href="https://www.palliaged.com.au/tabid/4714/Default.aspx" data-partner-url="partners/palliaged" class="main_content-search-tile" target="_blank" data-guid="ECM001|f3805aa8-42dd-4675-a91b-c6679720fad5"> <h3>Nausea and Vomiting</h3> <div class="main_content-search-tile-intro"> <p>Nausea can be intermittent or persistent, and either with or without vomiting. 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