Projectile vomiting, Supraventricular tachycardia, Valsalva maneuver.
Root Cause of Disease
There are three key causes of projectile vomiting:
- food poisoning.
- Infectious diarrhea and vomiting, or gastroenteritis.
- toxins.
A person can get food poisoning if food is not prepared safely or has become infected by germs. Food can be contaminated with a virus, or a bacteria, such as salmonella, which is one cause of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis can also be caused by a virus, such as norovirus. Norovirus is highly contagious and most common in the winter months.
Chemotherapy drugs, morphine, and alcohol are all classed as toxins, and they can all cause nausea and vomiting. In some cases, this may be projectile vomiting.
Symptoms
- Fever
- Watery or bloody diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Exhaustion
- Headache
- Mild stomach pain
- Bloating
Causes
There are several possible causes for projectile vomiting:
Infection:
Infections of the gastrointestinal tract, such as from norovirus, are responsible for most cases of vomiting in adults. This is sometimes referred to as the stomach flu. While projectile vomiting is not common with these types of infections, it’s possible.
In addition to vomiting, symptoms of a gastrointestinal infection may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Body aches
- Fatigue
Food poisoning:
Food poisoning can also cause projectile vomiting. This is because your body is trying to get rid of the toxin, such as a bacterium, that was contaminating the food.
Obstructions:
Stomach or bowel obstructions have many causes in adults, and such obstructions can cause projectile vomiting. Obstructions can be caused by:
- twisting of the intestine (intestinal volvulus)
- adhesions
- hernias
- noncancerous and cancerous tumors
Other symptoms of obstructions include:
- severe bloating and pain
- constipation or diarrhea, depending on how much your bowel is obstructed
- decreased appetite
Overeating:
Overeating can lead to projectile vomiting in adults, as the stomach tries to expel food it doesn’t have room for.
Reflux:
Reflux is a condition in which stomach contents back up into the esophagus. In more severe cases, a reflux of acid from the stomach causing esophageal irritation, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), can cause projectile vomiting.
Other symptoms of GERD in infants include:
- spitting up yellow or green fluid
- difficulty breathing
- refusing food
Gastroenteritis:
Also sometimes erroneously referred to as the stomach flu, gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach or intestines by a virus or bacteria. The most common cause of gastroenteritis is the norovirus, which can be passed on through contact with another person or through food. Because of the tendency to cause vomiting, gastroenteritis can also lead to dehydration. Symptoms also include stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Pregnancy:
Morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy that affects virtually all women, particularly during the first trimester. The name is something of a misnomer since nausea can happen at any time of day, but the vomiting related to that nausea is believed to occur because of changing levels of certain hormones.
Home Remedies to treat Projectile Vomiting
Remedy- 1: Garlic(వెల్లుల్లి)
Materials: Garlic, Water, Honey.
The most powerful anti-cancer spice is part of the cancer-fighting allium group (onions, shallots, scallions, leeks, chives). Garlic helps boost the immune system to help fight diseases, as well as colds and flu. It also decreases the growth of cancer cells.
Procedure:
Take one daily dose of garlic clove and remember to “chop and stop” – chop and then let it sit for 10 minutes before using to allow for the formation of allicin (enzyme).
Product Link: Garlic
Remedy- 2: Ginger(అల్లం)
Materials: Ginger, Honey, Water, Lemon
Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties protect against cancer. It is also used as a herbal remedy for upset stomach and nausea, and can serve as an appetite stimulant.
Procedure:
To your tea mug, add a slice of fresh ginger or ¼ tsp ground ginger, a squeeze of lemon, and 1 tsp of honey. Add your hot water and let the ginger steep for a few minutes before drinking.
Product Link: Ginger
Remedy-3: Lemon(నిమ్మకాయ)
Materials: Lemon, Salt, Sugar, Water
Lemons contain about 50 milligrams of vitamin C, which is over half the amount of vitamin C needed in your daily diet. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which helps protect cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps your body make collagen for your skin, helps your body absorb iron, and supports your immune system.
Procedure:
Firstly take lemon and cut it into two equal halves. With the help of a squeezer, squeeze the lemon juice into a glass from each half. Now add sugar, salt and water. Stir it properly until the sugar and salt dissolve. Lemon juice is ready to be served. Serve cool with the ice cubes.
Product Link: Lemon
Lemon
Lemons contain about 50 milligrams of vitamin C, which is over half the amount of vitamin C needed in your daily diet. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which helps protect cells from damage. Vitamin C also helps your body make collagen for your skin, helps your body absorb iron, and supports your immune system. Citrusy smells, such as those from freshly sliced lemon, may help reduce nausea in pregnancy. Slicing a lemon or scratching its peel may work because it helps release its essential oils into the air.
Lavender:
Lavender can reduce vomiting and nausea. It also controls fat digestion in the body. You can inhale lavender oil or put it in water and immerse yourself in it. Lavender is an herb native to northern Africa and the mountainous regions of the Mediterranean. Lavender is also grown for the production of its essential oil, which comes from the distillation of the flower spikes of certain lavender species. Lavender essential oil, in contrast to the plant form, is toxic when swallowed.
Onion:
Onions are a good source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Onion is one of the best home remedies for vomiting. The juice of onion can be used to deal with vomiting. Onions are packed with disease and free-radical-fighting antioxidants, which help repair and protect damaged cells in your body. They’re one of the best sources of flavonoids (including quercetin), phytochemicals with powerful antioxidant properties.
Cardamom:
Cardamom is a spice with an intense, slightly sweet flavour that some people compare to mint. It originated in India but is available worldwide today and used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Cardamom is an aromatic seed and is known as one of the best home remedies for vomiting. Cardamom oil can be inhaled to relieve nausea. It is also useful for lower blood pressure, improve breathing and aid weight loss.
Preventions
- Rest.
- Drinking plenty of fluids.
- Taking painkillers to help with aches and fever.
- Taking over-the-counter anti-vomiting medication.
- Taking over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medication.
- Eating small amounts of plain food, such as rice.
- Using a rehydration drink if a person is dehydrated.
