Abdomen, Pelvis, and Perineun

Vomiting/Etiology

Food allergies
Infections of the stomach or bowels, such as the "stomach flu" or food poisoning
Leaking of stomach contents (food or liquid) upward (also called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD)
Medicines or medical treatments, such as cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment
Migraine headaches
Morning sickness during pregnancy
Seasickness or motion sickness
Severe pain, such as with kidney stones
Excessive use of marijuana

Nausea and vomiting may also be early warning signs of more serious medical problems, such as:

Appendicitis
Blockage in the intestines
Cancer or a tumor
Ingesting a drug or poison, especially by children
Ulcers in the lining of the stomach or small intestine

Home Care

Once your health care provider finds the cause, you will want to know how to treat your nausea or vomiting.

You may need to:

Take medicine.
Change your diet, or try other things to make you feel better.
Drink small amounts of clear liquids often.