Nausea and Vomiting Directory
Most people have felt nauseous, that unsettling feeling in the stomach that can precede vomiting, or throwing up. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but symptoms of other health conditions. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about what causes nausea/vomiting, how to prevent it, what to do when you feel it, and much more.
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Headaches, Migraines, and Nausea
Headaches, migraines, and nausea often go hand in hand. WebMD tells you why and offers tips for coping.
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Coping With Chemotherapy and Nausea
Simple measures can help you ease chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. Learn what you can do to feel better and prevent dehydration.
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Pregnancy Pains and Their Causes
WebMD helps you navigate some of the more common discomforts of pregnancy.
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The Symptoms of an Ulcer
Learn about ulcer symptoms from the experts at WebMD.
Features
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Eating Well During Cancer Treatment
Get healthy eating tips that can help you feel better when you're undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
If you're about to start chemotherapy, you might be worried about side effects. But nausea and vomiting aren't inevitable.
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Preventing Dehydration When You Have Diarrhea or Vomiting
A prolonged bout of diarrhea or vomiting can cause the body to lose more fluid than it can take in, resulting in dangerous dehydration.
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What Is Stomach Flu? What Causes It?
Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.
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Avoid Nausea During Chemo Treatment
In addition to taking drugs that combat nausea during chemotherapy treatments, there are simple things patients can do.
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Hangover Tips
Our experts offer five solid ways to treat that hangover, or even avoid one all together.
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Cruising and Dengue Fever Risks
The CDC calls dengue fever the “most important mosquito-borne viral disease affecting humans” today. Check before you cruise!
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Crying and Illnesses
The first step to calming your crying baby is to rule out illness, says Harvey Karp, MD, author of The Happiest Baby on the Block.