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Emetophobia

Emetophobia is a type of anxiety where there is a fear of vomiting. Emetophobia will make it difficult for the person to do activities that have the risk of vomiting and to see a person who is vomiting. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is used to treat emetophobia.

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Can you please suggest ways to overcome the fear of vomiting?

Query: Hello doctor, I have emetophobia, and I hate falling asleep because I always think I will throw up.  Read Full »

Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Dr. Janrao Smit Uttam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The fear of vomiting should be tackled step by step. I suggest you avoid places and things you associate with vomiting. Anxiety has a way of fooling you into believing that you are going to vomit when you actually feel only nauseated. You believe it even when it has ne...  Read Full »

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