Possible Reasons for Nausea and Vomiting: Part 2

You probably heard of nausea being mentioned many times by medical professionals almost always in conjunction with vomiting. The reason for this is because the parts of the brain that control nausea and vomiting are the same. In fact, these two are involuntary actions being controlled by the medulla oblongata, also called the vomiting center of the brain.

Common Medical Conditions that Cause of Nausea and Vomiting

There are many reasons why someone may experience nausea and vomiting. In the first part of this series, we established the difference between the two. We also discussed the first three possible causes namely food poisoning, anorexia, and bulimia. Now, our doctor in Urgent Care of the Palm Beaches walk-in clinic in Palm Beach Gardens will discuss four more:

Brain infections

In patients with brain infections, such as meningitis, nausea and vomiting are common symptoms. According to the National Meningitis Association, 600 – 1,000 Americans get meningococcal disease every year with a 10-15% death rate. Meningitis refers to the swelling of the meninges that protect and cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses. When the meninges are inflamed, this disrupts the balance and increases the pressure inside the brain, which leads to nausea and vomiting.

Head injury

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown that 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year. Patients who suffered from concussions, a mild form of TBI, have increased intracranial pressure, which may lead to nausea, vomiting, and headache.

Brain tumors

A tumor in the brain can disrupt your chemical and hormonal balance, leading to nausea and vomiting. As the tumor grows, it consumes space and displaces brain tissues, increasing the pressure inside the brain, which further contributes to nausea and vomiting. For patients undergoing chemotherapy, nausea and vomiting may be a side effect of the treatment. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, approximately 24,000 Americans will be diagnosed with this type of tumor in 2020.

Migraine

A migraine is a severe form of headache that’s often described as pounding, pulsing, or throbbing. Over 38 million Americans suffer from migraines. Although the cause of migraine is largely unknown, there are external and internal factors that may trigger an attack. The reasons why patients with migraine experience nausea and vomiting are still not clear, although some experts believe that this can be due to disturbances in the inner ear and the brain.

Learn more about Nausea and from our doctors in urgent care Forest Hill

If you are experiencing nausea and vomiting, you must seek medical help immediately from doctors in Urgent Care of the Palm Beaches walk-in clinic in Palm Beach Gardens to identify the cause of your symptoms. Only after finding out the real cause can you be given proper treatment and medical management.

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