There are only a few rare situations where it may be safe to make yourself throw up, such as in cases of mild poisoning from a non-corrosive substance. Even then, you should never induce vomiting ...

Tepoztlan, Mexico—Vomiting is extremely important because it has much to teach us about the workings of the body and the natural mechanisms for altering human internal consciousness. But there exist ...

Vomiting is the body’s way of expelling harmful substances. It is not necessarily a sign of a serious problem, and it usually only lasts a day or two. There are many potential causes of vomiting. Some ...

Gastrointestinal food allergies are not rare in infants and children. Symptoms include vomiting, reflux, abdominal pains, diarrhea and constipation. Clinical diagnosis requires the exclusion of ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Yellow vomit means you are throwing up ...

Dry heaving, or retching, is a sensation involving gagging and forceful, vomiting-like contractions. Older adults may experience dry heaving for various reasons. Dry heaving differs from vomiting in ...

In a recent study published in the International Dental Journal, researchers investigated the potential link between self-reported emetophobia, excessive gagging, and anxiety at the dental office.