what does it mean when you can't throw up?
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Gastroparesis is a disorder that occurs when the stomach takes too long to empty food. This disorder leads to a variety of symptoms that can include nausea, vomiting, feeling easily full, and a slow emptying of the stomach, known as delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis can be due to a variety of issues.
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Infection. After the first few months of life, the most common cause of vomiting is a stomach or intestinal infection. Viruses are by far the most frequent infecting agents, but occasionally bacteria and even parasites may be the cause.
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In many cases, throwing up is a protective reflex to rid your body of viruses, bacteria, or parasites in your digestive system. “If you were to eat something that was spoiled or poisoned, your body would get a signal that something was wrong,” says Bruno Chumpitazi, MD, of Texas Children's Hospital.
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When vomiting is caused by reflux, food allergies or motion sickness, the underlying issue can be treated. A child who vomits one time and has no other symptoms should be fine, Dr. Basu says. They may just have an upset stomach or strong gag reflex.
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A related but separate term that some people use is “dry heaves”, which means trying to throw up but nothing comes out. Regurgitation is often confused with vomiting. Regurgitation is when food or liquid comes back up into your throat or mouth, but usually without the force and feelings of nausea or the need to vomit.
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Vomiting can sometimes be a sign of an infection other than gastroenteritis, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), middle ear infections, pneumonia or meningitis. Contact your child's GP if they're vomiting and experiencing additional symptoms of an infection, such as a high temperature (fever) and irritability.
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Most often, nausea and vomiting are caused by a viral or bacterial illness, such as food poisoning or a stomach virus (mistakenly called "stomach flu"). Many medications and supplements can also cause nausea and vomiting.
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A sudden rush of nausea and a violent digestive system may seem like the worst feeling at first, but in most cases, vomiting is good for the body. Whereas it is definitely not a fun experience, vomiting is a reflex action that allows the body to get rid of dangerous toxins, poisons, bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
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Vomiting is definitely not fun. But it has a purpose. “Vomiting is a reflex that allows the body to rid itself of ingested toxins and poisons,” says family medicine physician Matthew Goldman, MD. When vomiting happens fairly often, it's important to determine why and to get it under control.
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If your vomit is clear, it's typically the indication that other than secretions, there's nothing left in your stomach to throw up. It could also indicate that you've recently had a large amount of water. If you drink too much water in a short period of time, your stomach can become distended, forcing you to vomit.
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What does nausea feel like when you're not pregnant? Nausea is defined as having discomfort in the stomach usually accompanied by an urge to vomit. Discomfort might include heaviness, tightness, and a feeling of indigestion that doesn't go away.
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These can make vomiting worse. Slowly add bland foods. If you've been able to drink some fluids and haven't thrown up for 6 to 8 hours, try eating small amounts of foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce, unbuttered toast, dry crackers, or dry cereal. Once you're back on solid food, eat small meals every few hours.
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Vomiting is the body's way of ridding itself of harmful substances from the stomach, or it may be a reaction to something that has irritated the gut. One of the most common causes of vomiting in adults is gastroenteritis.
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your vomit is green (this could mean you are bringing up a fluid called bile, which suggests you may have a blockage in your bowel – see below) you have signs of severe dehydration, such as confusion, a rapid heartbeat, sunken eyes and passing little or no urine. you've lost a lot of weight since you became ill.
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Vomiting has many causes Goldman says that common causes of vomiting in adults include: Viruses (gastroenteritis, aka “stomach flu”) and bacteria (food poisoning). Overindulgence (drinking too much alcohol or smoking too much marijuana). Medical conditions (pregnancy, motion sickness, migraines, vertigo).
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Forgetting how to swallow causes. The medical term for difficulty with swallowing is dysphagia. Any issue that weakens the various muscles or nerves involved in swallowing or prevents food and liquid from flowing freely into the esophagus can cause dysphagia. Dysphagia is most common in the older adults.