About this Symptom Checker
In most cases vomiting can be treated safely at home. The most common cause of nausea and vomiting is viral gastroenteritis, often called the stomach flu.
Get emergency care if nausea or vomiting is accompanied by:
Call your doctor if you:
Find possible causes of nausea or vomiting based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.
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