Tag: dehydration
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Dehydration
Dehydration is a condition that occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. The body needs a certain amount of fluids to function properly, and when it doesn’t have enough, it can lead to dehydration. It can result from various causes such as excessive sweating, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever or insufficient fluid intake.…
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Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)
Nausea is the feeling of wanting to vomit or feeling uneasy in the stomach, while vomiting is the act of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth. Nausea and vomiting can be caused by a wide variety of conditions, including: Pathophysiology Vomiting, also known as emesis, is a complex physiological process involving…