Nausea and Vomiting

This volume provides a comprehensive and state-of-the art text for health care professionals who are interested in the diagnosis and treatment of nausea and vomiting. Because the majority of causes of nausea and vomiting arise from disorders of the gastrointestinal system, the GI system is emphasized, alongside a focus on how disorders of the abdominal wall, the endocrine, and autonomic nervous and central nervous systems can contribute to nausea and vomiting. Various treatment modalities are presented, organized in terms of medical treatments, electrical stimulator device treatments, and most importantly, dietary therapy and nutritional support. Furthermore, the book is enhanced by chapters on the pathophysiology of nausea, the physiologic changes in the brain during nausea and vomiting, and the psychological and physiological underpinnings of nausea. And because many children are afflicted with unexplained nausea and vomiting, a chapter devoted to pediatric patients is also included. Written by authorities in the field, Nausea and Vomiting: Diagnosis and Treatment is a valuable resource that will help the practitioner or health care provider consider specific diagnoses in treating the problematic symptoms of nausea and vomiting.