Vomiting Specialist

What causes vomiting?

Vomiting involves the emptying of your stomach contents and can be a symptom of a variety of conditions that affect your gastrointestinal health.

Some of the most common causes of vomiting include:

• Viruses
• Bacterial infections
• Food poisoning
• Intestinal obstructions
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  
  

You can also experience the urge to vomit due to motion sickness or when taking certain medications.

While vomiting on occasion is usually harmless, persistent nausea and vomiting may be an indication of an underlying medical issue. If you are vomiting for longer than 24 hours without relief, schedule an evaluation at Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants without delay.

Why do I need diagnostic testing for vomiting?

Because vomiting can be a sign of gastrointestinal distress or disease, you need an accurate diagnosis. It’s also important that you undergo treatment to stop chronic vomiting to prevent additional health complications, such as dehydration and nutrition deficiencies.

In addition to a review of your medical history and a physical exam, your Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants provider may order blood work and diagnostic testing, such as an upper endoscopy.

This test allows your Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants provider the opportunity to explore the inner structures of your digestive tract to identify the root cause of your persistent vomiting.

What treatments are available for vomiting?

If your vomiting is the result of a virus, bacterial infection, or other acute conditions, you may need medication to calm your stomach and reduce the frequency of vomiting. You may also need a course of antibiotics to clear existing infections.

When chronic vomiting is from an underlying medical condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease or GERD, your Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants provider can customize a treatment plan to ease vomiting and other symptoms. They also focus on preventing the recurrence of symptoms to improve your gastrointestinal health and overall quality of life.

Schedule an evaluation for vomiting as soon as possible by calling Eisenman & Eisenman, M.D., Advanced Gastro Consultants today, or by requesting a consultation online now.