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Kim and Jung: Vomiting
Special Review
Diagnosis and Treatment of Intractable Digestive Symptoms

The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2017; 70(6): 283-287.

Published online: 22 December 2017

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2017.70.6.283

Vomiting

Ga Hee Kim, Kee Wook Jung

Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Correspondence to: Kee Wook Jung, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05505, Korea. Tel +82-2-3010-3900, Fax +82-2-476-0824, jung.keewook30@gmail.com

Received 13 November 2017       Revised 14 November 2017       Accepted 27 November 2017

Copyright © 2017. Korean Society of Gastroenterology

Korean Society of Gastroenterology

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Abstract

Many disorders can cause either acute or chronic vomiting. However, in most cases, vomiting is self-limited. A correct diagnosis is possible by conducting careful histories and physical examinations. In cases of severe vomiting, further testing, including laboratory studies, radiological images, endoscopic evaluation, and gastrointestinal motility tests, can also be considered. The correction of clinical consequences of vomiting should be initiated, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition, and suppression of symptoms via the use empirical antiemetic treatments. Moreover, underlying disorders should be treated using dietary, pharmacological, and even surgical interventions.

Keywords: Vomiting, Gastroparesis

Notes

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