Nausea and vomiting

Vomiting and nausea are symptoms, not actual diseases, of many different ailments. Both toddlers and adults might experience nausea and vomiting. Cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy have a higher risk of experiencing nausea and vomiting.

The feeling of nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that frequently precedes the desire to vomit but does not always result in vomiting. Vomiting is the act of forcing stomach contents up through the mouth, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Small amounts of clear, sweetened beverages, such as soda pop, fruit juices (apart from orange and grapefruit, which are too acidic), and popsicles, can help prevent vomiting. Drinks with sugar are more effective at settling the stomach than other liquids.