Vomiting is not a disease itself—it is a symptom that can have many different causes.
Common causes include:
Because many conditions can cause vomiting, a medical evaluation may be necessary to determine the underlying cause.
Many patients experience additional symptoms, including:
The combination of symptoms often helps your provider identify the most likely cause.
Although these illnesses can feel similar, there are important differences.
Symptoms often include:
Symptoms usually develop gradually after exposure to someone who is sick and often improve within a few days.
Food poisoning often begins suddenly after eating contaminated food.
Symptoms may include:
Our providers can help determine which condition is most likely based on your history and symptoms.
One of the biggest concerns with repeated vomiting is dehydration.
Watch for:
Young children and older adults are particularly vulnerable to dehydration and should be monitored closely.
If your symptoms are mild and you are able to keep small amounts of fluid down, these steps may help:
If symptoms continue or worsen, seek medical care.
Visit EZMED Primary & Urgent Care if you experience:
Our providers will evaluate your symptoms, perform a physical examination, and determine whether additional testing or treatment is appropriate.
Seek emergency medical care immediately if vomiting is accompanied by:
These symptoms may indicate a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment.
Our providers evaluate many causes of nausea and vomiting.
Depending on your symptoms, your visit may include:
Our goal is to relieve your symptoms while identifying and treating the underlying cause.
Once you can tolerate fluids, begin with bland foods such as toast, rice, bananas, applesauce, or crackers. Advance your diet gradually as you feel better.
Yes. Repeated vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions.
Yes. Urgent care can evaluate the cause of vomiting, provide treatment recommendations, prescribe medication when appropriate, and determine if emergency care is needed.
No. Vomiting can result from infections, food poisoning, migraines, medication side effects, pregnancy, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, appendicitis, and many other medical conditions.
If you or your child is experiencing persistent nausea, vomiting, or signs of dehydration, don't wait to seek medical care.
The experienced team at EZMED Primary &Urgent Care provides same-day evaluations for stomach illnesses, dehydration, food poisoning, viral infections, and many other common medical concerns.
Walk in today or schedule an appointment for prompt, compassionate care in Timonium. We'll help determine the cause of your symptoms and create a treatment plan so you can get back to feeling your best.