Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling that one will imminently vomit. Vomiting has been defined as the forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach, duodenum, or jejunum through the oral cavity. While nausea and vomiting are often thought to exist on a temporal continuum, this is not always the case. There are situations when severe nausea may be present without emesis and less frequently, when emesis may be present without preceding nausea.
Also called: Nausea and vomiting.
Conditions associated with nausea and vomiting
The following conditions have been associated with nausea and vomiting in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute adrenal insufficiency
Acute adrenal insufficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Addison disease
Addison disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Appendicitis
Inflammation of the appendix, a medical emergency, causing pain that migrates to the lower right abdomen....
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Arginine vasopressin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis
Benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Botulism
Botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CINCA syndrome
CINCA syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Carney triad
Carney triad is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Castleman disease
Castleman disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chronic Pancreatitis
Long-term inflammation of the pancreas that damages the organ over time, causing recurring abdominal pain and ...
Cold agglutinin disease
Cold agglutinin disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Diverticulitis
Inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon wall, causing lower abdominal pain, fever, and changes in bo...
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Erdheim-Chester disease
Erdheim-Chester disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial Mediterranean fever
Familial Mediterranean fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial cold urticaria
Familial cold urticaria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial colorectal cancer Type X
Familial colorectal cancer Type X is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Familial pancreatic carcinoma
Familial pancreatic carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Food Poisoning
Illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water, causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cram...
Foodborne botulism
Foodborne botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
GATA2 deficiency spectrum
GATA2 deficiency spectrum is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
GRFoma
GRFoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gallbladder Disease
Conditions affecting the gallbladder including gallstones and cholecystitis, causing upper right abdominal pai...
Gallstones
Hardened deposits of digestive fluid that form in the gallbladder and can block the bile duct, causing severe ...
Gastroparesis
A condition in which the stomach empties too slowly, causing nausea, vomiting, bloating, and early fullness....
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glucagonoma
Glucagonoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hepatitis delta
Hepatitis delta is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis
Hereditary ATTR amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency
Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Tests providers may use to investigate nausea and vomiting
When investigating nausea and vomiting, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Albumin, Random Urine With Creatinine Ratio
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Alt Blood Test Sgpt For Liver
This blood test measures levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), an enzyme in the blood, to help determine l...
Bnp Blood Test
Heart failure blood testing - This test measures levels of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) to help detect, di...
Bun/Creatinine Ratio Test
The BUN/Creatinine ratio blood test is used to diagnose acute or chronic renal (kidney) disease or damage. It ...
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Calcium
Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Creatinine Random Urine Test
This urine test assesses creatinine levels and can be helpful in diagnosing the health and functioning of the ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Gastrointestinal Health Tests
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Symptoms commonly seen alongside nausea and vomiting
Bloating
A feeling of fullness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen, often related to gas, digestion, or fluid retenti...
Excessive Sweating
Sweating more than is needed to regulate body temperature, which can accompany fever, anxiety, hypoglycemia, o...
Excessive Thirst
An abnormal or excessive feeling of thirst that persists even after drinking fluids, which can be a sign of hi...
Frequent Urination
The need to urinate more often than usual....
Light Sensitivity
Discomfort or pain when looking at light, which can accompany migraine, eye inflammation, or meningitis....
Painful Urination
Burning, stinging, or discomfort when urinating, most commonly caused by a urinary tract infection....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if nausea and vomiting is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom nausea and vomiting mean?
Nausea and vomiting is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling that one will imminently vomit. Vomiting has been defined as the forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach, duodenum, or jejunum through the oral cavity. While nausea and vomiting are often thought to exist on a temporal continuum, this is not always the case. There are situations when severe nausea may be present without emesis and less frequently, when emesis may be present without preceding nausea.
Which conditions are associated with nausea and vomiting?
Nausea and vomiting has been reported in association with 105 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute adrenal insufficiency, Acute intermittent porphyria, Addison disease, Alexander disease, Appendicitis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about nausea and vomiting?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.