Kenneth Kee

Emesis, (Vomiting) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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This book describes Emesis (Vomiting), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

The brain, not the stomach, informs the body when to vomit.
Vomiting is often the body's way of getting rid of a contaminated substance.
It is also possible to feel queasy and not vomit.
In some cases, nausea goes away after vomiting.
When pathogens attack the human body, the body's mechanism of ridding itself of the pathogen is either by vomiting it out or passing it out from the intestines through loose stools (diarrhea)
Recently I have a patient who came to my clinic with a history of vomiting and diarrhea.
She was very pale and was brought to my clinic by her sister because of her general weakness.
While at the clinic she could not control herself and rushed to the restroom to vomit.
Luckily she had the assistance of her sister to clean her up and help her into the consultation room.
I quickly administered an anti-emetic injection and anti spasmodic to relieve her abdominal discomfort.
Then after 15 minutes I gave her an anti-emetic pill (stemetil) and lomotil for her abdominal discomfort and diarrhea.
As she was able to swallow the pills with a small amount of water, she gradually becomes better with the face being less pale and tired.
After another 15 minutes she was well enough to return home.

In any treatment of vomiting the main purpose is try to avoid any too much food, drink or medicine.
If the patient can keep the medicine down for some time, he or she should be able to keep small amount of drink or food down after the medicines.

The patient should close the eyes and watch out for motion sickness when traveling back in a car to home.

Nausea is an discomfort of the stomach that often appears before vomiting.
Nausea is used when the patient feels sick to the stomach, as if the patient is going to throw up.
Emesis (Vomiting) is the forcible voluntary or involuntary expulsion ("throwing up") of stomach contents through the mouth.
Emesis (Vomiting or puking) is when the patient actually throws up.
Causes
Nausea and Emesis (vomiting) can be symptoms of many different disorders, such as
1. Morning sickness during pregnancy
(Nausea happens in about 50%-90% of all pregnancies; vomiting in 25%-55%)
2. Gastroenteritis (infection of the intestines) and other infections
3. Migraines
4. Motion sickness or seasickness
5. Food poisoning
6. Medicine-induced vomiting, including those for cancer chemotherapy
7. GERD (acid reflux) and ulcers
8. Intestinal obstruction
9. Emotional stress (such as fear)
10. Gallbladder disease
11. Appendicitis
12. Overeating
13. A reaction to certain smells or odors
14. Heart attack
15. Concussion or brain injury
16. Brain tumor
17. Some forms of cancer
18. Bulimia or other psychological illnesses
19. Gastroparesis or slow stomach emptying (a disorder that can be seen in people with diabetes)
20. Ingestion of toxins or excessive amounts of alcohol

The causes of vomiting differ according to age.
The timing of the nausea or vomiting may determine the cause.
When occurring shortly after a meal, nausea or vomiting may be produced by food poisoning, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), an ulcer, or bulimia.
Nausea or vomiting 1 to 8 hours after a meal may also suggest food poisoning.
Some food- borne bacteria, such as salmonella, may take a longer time to produce symptoms.
Nausea and Emesis (vomiting) are frequent.
They are normally not serious.
Some serious disorders that may cause nausea or vomiting are:
1. Concussions,
2. Meningitis (infection of the membrane linings of the brain),
3. Intestinal blockage,
4. Appendicitis, and
5. Brain tumors.
The main complication of vomiting is dehydration which is an emergency.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463506066
• Artikelnr.: 75904493

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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