Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic contractions.
Also called: Emesis, Throwing up, Vomiting.
Conditions associated with vomiting
The following conditions have been associated with vomiting in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency
Any 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the MCCC1 g...
3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, infantile/juvenile form
3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, infantile/juvenile form is a medical condition that may be associ...
AA amyloidosis
AA amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Abetalipoproteinemia
Abetalipoproteinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Acquired methemoglobinemia
Acquired methemoglobinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute radiation syndrome
Acute radiation syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alobar holoprosencephaly
Alobar holoprosencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alport syndrome
Alport syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Alveolar echinococcosis
Alveolar echinococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Argininosuccinic aciduria
Argininosuccinic aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Avian influenza
Avian influenza is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bartter disease type 1
Bartter disease type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bartter disease type 2
Any Bartter syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the KCNJ1 gene....
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CACH syndrome
CACH syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome
CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Caroli disease
Caroli disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cholera
Cholera is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Citrullinemia type II
Citrullinemia type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classic galactosemia
Classic galactosemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Combined malonic and methylmalonic acidemia
Combined malonic and methylmalonic acidemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency
Congenital hyperinsulinism due to HNF4A deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency
Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Coproporphyria
Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome
Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare gastrointestinal (GI) polyposis syndrome characterized by the associ...
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate vomiting
When investigating 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.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
ANA (Antinuclear Antibodies)
Screens for autoimmune diseases such as lupus....
Anti-dsDNA Antibodies
Supports diagnosis and monitoring of systemic lupus erythematosus....
Celiac Disease Panel
Screens for markers of celiac disease including tTG-IgA....
Lactate
Measures lactic acid levels to assess tissue oxygenation and sepsis risk....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside vomiting
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if 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 vomiting mean?
Vomiting is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic contractions.
Which conditions are associated with vomiting?
Vomiting has been reported in association with 194 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase 1 deficiency, 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase deficiency, infantile/juvenile form, AA amyloidosis, Abetalipoproteinemia, Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about 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.