Purpose: The physiology, risk factors, and prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) are discussed. Summary: Factors to consider when determining a patient's risk for PONV ...

Vomiting, also known as emesis, is a common and often unpleasant bodily response that most people experience at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by various factors, ranging from minor ...

Vomiting — forcefully expelling what’s in your stomach through your mouth — is your body’s way of getting rid of something harmful in the stomach. It may also be a response to irritation in the gut.

Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the year. The infection clears up after a couple of days, but the protection it provides is ...

Vomiting is the body’s way of expelling harmful substances. It is not necessarily a sign of a serious problem, and it usually only lasts a day or two. There are many potential causes of vomiting. Some ...