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Nausea and Vomiting
Alternate Names : Emesis, Stomach Upset, Upset Stomach, Vomiting
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Nausea and Vomiting: Prevention
A number of medicines are effective at preventing vomiting. Your doctor is unlikely to prescribe these because, in most situations, the vomiting is an important part of getting well. In some situations, however, preventing the vomiting makes life much better.
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• Definition
• Nausea and Vomiting: Overview & Considerations
• Nausea and Vomiting: Common Causes
• Nausea and Vomiting: Home Care & Treatment
• Nausea and Vomiting: Prevention
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• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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Review Date : 11/24/2003
Reviewed By : Alan Greene, M.D., F.A.A.P., Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine; Lucile Packard Children's Hospital; Chief Medical Officer, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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