Nausea and vomiting

What does "Nausea and vomiting" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Nausea and vomiting" refers to a common medical symptom where a person feels sick to their stomach and then throws up. Nausea is a feeling of discomfort or unease in the stomach that often comes before vomiting. Vomiting, or throwing up, is the act of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth. These symptoms can be caused by a wide range of conditions, from food poisoning to pregnancy.

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