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Fecal vomiting or copremesis is a kind of vomiting wherein the material vomited is of fecal origin. It is a common symptom of gastrojejunocolic fistula and intestinal obstruction in the ileum. [1][2] Fecal vomiting is often accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, abdominal distension, dehydration, and diarrhea. [2][3 ...
Ayahuasca is the hispanicized spelling (i.e., spelled according to Spanish orthography) of a word that originates from the Quechuan languages, which are spoken in the Andean states of Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia. Speakers of Quechuan languages who use modern Quechuan orthography spell it ayawaska. [ 17 ]
Vomiting (also known as emesis, puking and throwing up) [a] is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose. [ 1 ]
Hypersalivation. Other names. Ptyalism, [1] sialorrhea, [2] water brash. Specialty. Oral and maxillofacial surgery. Hypersalivation or hypersialosis is the excessive production of saliva. [3] It has also been defined as increased amount of saliva in the mouth, which may also be caused by decreased clearance of saliva. [4]
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is recurrent nausea, vomiting, and cramping abdominal pain that can occur due to prolonged, high-dose cannabis use. [4][5] These symptoms may be relieved temporarily by taking a hot shower or bath. Complications are related to persistent vomiting and dehydration which may lead to kidney failure and ...
Nausea. A 1681 painting depicting a person vomiting. Specialty. Gastroenterology. Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit. [1] It can be a debilitating symptom if prolonged and has been described as placing discomfort on the chest, abdomen, or back of the throat.
A volvulus is when a loop of intestine twists around itself and the mesentery that supports it, resulting in a bowel obstruction. [1] Symptoms include abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, vomiting, constipation, and bloody stool. [1][2] Onset of symptoms may be rapid or more gradual. [2] The mesentery may become so tightly twisted that blood ...
Medulla oblongata. The medulla oblongata or simply medulla is a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem. [1] It is anterior and partially inferior to the cerebellum. It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions, ranging from vomiting to sneezing. [2]