Approach to the patient with nausea and vomiting
Approach to the patient with nausea and vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in medicine, usually occurring together but sometimes occurring separately. Nausea is the sensation of impending vomiting. Vomiting is the act of forceful expulsion of gastrointestinal contents through the mouth. Nausea and vomiting may be labeled as acute (<1 week duration) or…