Vomiting is not just as simple as "stomach upset", there may be other problems hidden behind it!

During the daily medical visits of the 120 center, we often encounter cases where people call 120 for "vomiting". "Vomiting" may seem simple, but it may hide various health risks.

Today, let’s talk about “vomiting”. The 120 Emergency Center of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine) will teach you how to respond correctly in an emergency.

Vomiting is not just a "stomach upset"

Many people think that vomiting is caused by "eating a bad stomach", but this is not the case. Vomiting is a complex reflex action that may be caused by a variety of reasons, the most common of which are:

1. Digestive system diseases : acute gastroenteritis.

2. Central nervous system diseases : encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral hemorrhage, brain tumors, etc.

3. Other systemic diseases : uremia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperemesis gravidarum, etc.

4. Drug or toxic reaction : chemotherapy drugs, digitalis drugs, alcohol, etc.

5. Psychological factors : tension, anxiety, fear, etc.

In these cases, please call 120 immediately

In the following situations, please call 120 immediately without delay:

1. Frequent vomiting and inability to eat or drink lead to dehydration, which manifests as dry mouth, less urine, dry skin, sunken eye sockets, etc.

2. Vomitus is brown or bright red, indicating gastrointestinal bleeding.

3. Accompanied by severe abdominal pain, fever, impaired consciousness, etc.

4. Suspected of ingestion of poison or medicine.

5. Vomiting occurs in special groups such as infants, the elderly, and pregnant women.

When waiting for 120, you can do this

1. Keep the airway open : Tilt the patient's head to one side to prevent aspiration of vomit.

2. Record vomiting : record the number, amount, color, characteristics, etc. of vomiting so that the doctor can judge the condition.

3. Keep the vomit : If necessary, keep a small amount of vomit for the doctor to test.

4. Soothe the patient's emotions : Stay calm, soothe the patient's emotions, and avoid tension and anxiety that may aggravate the condition.

Prevent vomiting from daily life

Li Xionghui, chief physician of the 120 emergency center of Hunan Provincial Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (affiliated hospital of Hunan Provincial Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine), reminds you:

1. Pay attention to food hygiene : do not eat rotten or spoiled food, keep raw and cooked food separate, and wash hands before and after meals.

2. Avoid overeating : Eat regularly and avoid being too full or too hungry.

3. Maintain a good attitude : learn to regulate your emotions and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.

4. Actively treat the primary disease : For patients with chronic diseases, it is necessary to actively treat the primary disease and control the progression of the disease.

120——Escort for life

The 120 Emergency Center is a green channel to protect lives. When you or someone around you encounter an emergency, please dial 120 in time.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Sun Menglin and Li Zexiang, 120 Emergency Center, Hunan Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine (Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine)

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(Edited by ZS)