Vomiting is the uncontrolled expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth. It can be caused due to overeating or excess water consumption, and is normally a symptom of an underlying health condition. Excessive vomiting can make the body dehydrated.
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I have a problem of head spinning and vomiting quite often. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a constant problem with my head spinning and vomiting. Recently, this has started (during the last three months). Suddenly, it feels that my head is spinning and then after a few minutes I feel to throw up. I almost require a support during my head spinning. Afterward, (after I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, WeIcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). ECG and 2D echo which are showing no heart disease and cardiac output are also good. Now, we will come to your complaint. Spinning followed by vomiting, the first reason may be due to orth... Read Full »
I am experiencing severe headache on both the sides of my head. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor. When I talk to someone, look at anything, eat, or yawn, I get severe pain on both sides of my head. This discomfort has worsened in the last three days. I am unable to perform all of those things all of the time. Because of this, I am unable to read. There is no vomiting, and the agony... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. How often were these headache episodes in the past and now? How many times each week, for example? Do you have any nausea or vomiting during your headache? Do you have any eye-watering, redness, or nasal congestion? How is your day going today? How is your sleep g... Read Full »
I had a little vomiting after taking I-pill. Should I take another dose?
Query: Hello doctor, I took an I-pill immediately after unprotected sex. After five hours I had a reflux sort of vomiting, very little but now I do not know if I should take another pill or not? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it is not necessary to take an additional pill if one vomited after three hours. If just vomited a little then it is not necessary to take an additional pill. Then also confirm whether you had 0.75 mg or 1.5 mg tablet. If it was 1.5 mg then it is not necessa... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My two-year-old grandson woke up with a blood sugar level of 47 mg/dl this morning. He experienced chills, vomiting, and appeared disoriented. We took him to the ER, where he underwent various blood and metabolic tests, including a thyroid test, for about seven hours. Throughout the da... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It seems your grandson experienced a hypoglycemic (low sugar in the blood) episode, but I cannot definitively conclude its cause with the provided information. While it hints at a possible endocrine issue, I need the results ... Read Full »
I vomited and coughed blood after drinking last night. I still spit blood with phlegm. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I drank last night, woke up with a hangover, ate in the afternoon, I vomited all my food. After I vomiting, I thought I coughed up phlegm, but it was blood. And since then, when I swallow, I can taste some blood. When I spit phlegm out, there is a little spot of blood. Did I scratch my th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Spitting up or vomiting blood after heavy drinking needs to be evaluated because it could be a symptom of some serious diseases. The symptoms you mentioned suggest the possibility of gastritis (inflamma... Read Full »
What is the treatment for abdominal pain with bad taste, nausea and loose stools?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in stomach and having loose stools. I also have a bad taste and feel like vomiting. Please tell me the treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly tell me how long these symptoms appeared? Do you have past history of any illness? Do you take any medicine on a regular basis? Are you married? Current history of pregnancy/delivery? Do you have regular periods? Any recent lab test or report? If these symptoms ... Read Full »
My sister has severe stomach ache and vomiting. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 17-year-old sister is experiencing extreme stomach ache with vomiting. Every time she is in her period, this happens, but it is not her period right now. She is not taking any medication now. Used tablet Buscopan earlier for acid reflux but already vomited. What can I do for now? W... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Since she is having persistent vomiting and abdominal pain, I will suggest you take her to the hospital. Reason is whatever tablet she will take, she will vomit it out and the tablet would not work. she will need intravenous injections to resolve h... Read Full »
My massive headache ends up in vomiting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past several months I have been vomiting four to six times a week. Sometimes my eyes become sensitive to light and I get a massive headache which ends in vomit. Other times, I could randomly dry heave until it eventually comes out without any warning sign. Pregnancy is not a p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of a clinical condition called migraine. We have to rule out other conditions like tension headaches before starting the treatment. You do not need to worry as it is highly curable with timely treatment. I suggest yo... Read Full »
I have been suffering from runny nose, mild fever, headache as well as vomiting. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been having throat pain, for which I took Dolo 650, which resolved the issue. However, I still have some amount of running nose (for which I am taking Cetirizine) and today morning I have had a mild fever along with a moderate headache since yesterday. Also, I have some amount of... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I can understand ur concern. You have been suffering from a sore throat, running nose with fever, and headache with nausea. Along with your current medications, you can also take Azithromycin, an antiemetic for nausea, and Montelukast. You should gargle with sal... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I recently found out that I am pregnant, but I have so much pain in the lower part of my stomach. I throw up everything I eat and pass stools (even if I do not feel so). The pain is extreme, and I do not know what to do. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and I will definitely help you regarding this issue. It is important to consult your healthcare provider as soon as possible regarding the pain and symptoms that you are experiencing during pregnancy. They will be able to provide yo... Read Full »