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[Persistent vomiting]

P E Ballmer1

  • 1Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Inselspital Bern.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|April 17, 1993
PubMed
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Vomiting is a protective reflex, but pathological vomiting causes disturbances. Treatments include receptor antagonists and alternative methods like acupuncture.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Vomiting serves a protective physiological role, distinguishing it from pathological vomiting which causes secondary disturbances.
  • Historically, induced vomiting and enemas were used therapeutically, peaking in the 18th century.
  • The vomiting center coordinates neural inputs from various trigger zones and nerve systems.