Everyone experiences vomiting at one time or another. Often, vomiting goes away on its own with at-home care. However, vomiting can be a sign of a serious medical condition. Knowing when to utilize self-care and when to go to the emergency room is critical.
The ER-trained physicians at UF Health Central Emergency & Urgent Care can treat you if you are experiencing an emergency.
Mild and significant medical conditions can cause vomiting. These conditions include:
Most often, vomiting goes away without medical intervention. However, you need to visit the emergency room if vomiting is accompanied by:
Many people experience vomiting and diarrhea together. Common causes include:
In most cases, this will go away within a couple of days. You need to rest, hydrate, and avoid stressful situations.
If you are caring for a small child with vomiting and diarrhea, you should:
If you notice any signs of dehydration or diarrhea and vomiting persist, visit an urgent care facility or emergency room.
Vomiting blood might be a sign of a serious medical condition. Some conditions include:
You should visit the emergency room immediately if you notice blood in your vomit. Blood can be bright or dark red, and sometimes, it looks similar to coffee grounds.
You can take steps to control nausea. That, in turn, should slow down or stop vomiting. To control nausea, you’ll need to:
Our Emergency & Urgent Care Centers are open 24/7 to treat vomiting.