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Causes Of Vomit
Nausea is the sensation of having an urge to vomit. Vomiting is forcing the contents of the stomach up through the esophagus and out of the mouth.
Alternative Names
Emesis; Vomiting; Stomach upset; Upset stomach
Considerations
Your body has a few main ways to respond to an ever-changing, wide variety of invaders and irritants. Sneezing ejects the intruders from the nose, coughing from the lungs and throat, diarrhea from the intestines, and vomiting from the stomach.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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