Nausea is an uneasy or unsettled feeling in the stomach together
with an urge to vomit. Nausea and vomiting, or throwing up, are not diseases. They
can be symptoms of many different conditions. These include morning sickness during
pregnancy, infections, migraine headaches, motion sickness, food poisoning, cancer
chemotherapy or other medicines.
For vomiting in children and adults, avoid solid foods until vomiting has stopped
for at least six hours. Then work back to a normal diet. Drink small amounts of
clear liquids to avoid dehydration.
Nausea and vomiting are common. Usually, they are not serious.
You should see a doctor immediately if you suspect poisoning or if you have
Vomited for longer than 24 hours
Blood in the vomit
Severe abdominal pain
Headache and stiff neck
Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, infrequent urination or dark urine