nausea

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Introduction

An unpleasant, but not painful sensation generally perceived in the upper abdomen.

It is generally accompanied by hypersalivation & the desire to vomit or the feeling that vomiting is imminent.

It may be brief, prolonged & sometimes occurs in waves.

See vomiting.

Etiology

* see pathology for mechanism at site or origin

Pathology

Management

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 829-39
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Geriatric Review Syllabus, 9th edition (GRS9) Medinal-Walpole A, Pacala JT, Porter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2016
    Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11) Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2022

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