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A 52-year-old man was cured of chronic hiccups that had gotten progressively worse throughout the years ...

Kennon Heard, MD, Ph.D., was skeptical when he first heard about cases in emergency departments of severe, recurring episodes ...

“Norovirus can mutate easily, similar to other viruses like influenza and Covid,” says Lucy Thorne, a lecturer in molecular ...

When you suddenly start vomiting like it’s your job, your first question is probably what you can do to make it stop. Your next thought? Figuring out what caused your vomiting so you can try to make ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Haloperidol may be a better option than the old standby ondansetron to treat certain patients with vomiting and nausea in the emergency department (ED), according to a small ...

Learn why nausea and vomiting can interfere with medication absorption during a migraine attack and discover which nonoral treatments, like nasal sprays or dissolvable tablets, may work better to help ...

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 ...

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My daughter started vomiting regularly when she was in second grade. She didn't have any other symptoms, like a fever, when she'd vomit. After five doctor visits, she was finally diagnosed with ...

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, ...