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  2. Cyclic vomiting syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Recovery phase is typically the phase where vomiting ceases, nausea diminishes or is absent, and appetite returns. "Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a rare abnormality of the neuroendocrine system that affects 2% of children." [1] This disorder is thought to be closely related to migraines and family history of migraines. [2] [3]

  3. Vomiting - Wikipedia

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    Vomiting (also known as emesis, puking and throwing up) [a] is the involuntary, ... [10] The medulla plays an important role for triggering the vomiting act. [11]

  4. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    CHS is a paradoxical syndrome characterized by hyperemesis (persistent vomiting), as opposed to the better known antiemetic properties of cannabinoids. [15] Specifically, CHS takes the pattern of cyclical nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in the setting of chronic cannabinoid use. [15] The abdominal pain tends to be mild and diffuse. [3]

  5. Ileus - Wikipedia

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    vomiting of bilious fluid ... ICD-10 coding reflects both impaired-peristalsis senses and mechanical-obstruction senses of the term as modified by various adjectives. [1]

  6. Hyperemesis gravidarum - Wikipedia

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    Vomiting is a common condition affecting about 50% of pregnant women, with another 25% having nausea. [53] However, the incidence of HG is only 0.3–1.5%. [4] After preterm labor, hyperemesis gravidarum is the second most common reason for hospital admission during the first half of pregnancy. [16]

  7. Nausea - Wikipedia

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    Gastrointestinal infections (37%) and food poisoning are the two most common causes of acute nausea and vomiting. [1] Side effects from medications (3%) and pregnancy are also relatively frequent. [1] There are many causes of chronic nausea. [1] Nausea and vomiting remain undiagnosed in 10% of the cases.

  8. Postoperative nausea and vomiting - Wikipedia

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    Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is the phenomenon of nausea, vomiting, or retching experienced by a patient in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) or within 24 hours following a surgical procedure. PONV affects about 10% of the population undergoing general anaesthesia each year. PONV can be unpleasant and lead to a delay in ...

  9. Alcohol intoxication - Wikipedia

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    Vomiting [10] Slow Breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute) [12] Seizures [14] Blue, grey or pale skin [15] Hypothermia (Low Body Temperature) [16] Lethargy (Trouble staying conscious) [17] Wine is a Mocker by Jan Steen c. 1663. Alcohol intoxication leads to negative health effects due to the recent drinking of large amount of ethanol ...