Nausea and Vomiting

Definition:  Nausea is when someone's stomach has the feeling
like they will soon vomit.  Vomiting is when the contents of
one's stomach is ejected up the esophagus and out the mouth.

Therapy:  When someone is nauseated it is important to
not drink or eat until the feeling of nausea goes away, this
usually takes around 4 hours.  When someone is vomiting
it is usually important to wait around 4 hours before trying
to drink or eat.  There are some antiemetic medicines that
are over the counter.  Over the counter antihistamines have
some antiemetic properties.  Some prescription medicines
for nausea and vomiting are tigan, phenergan, compazine,
and others.

IF PROBLEMS:  Problems with vomiting are dehydration and
electrolyte imbalance.  If dizzyness and weakness do
not improve in 12 hours, one should consider being evaluated
by their physician.