gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea and Vomiting
Complications
Severe vomiting can lead to symptomatic dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities (typically a Metabolic Alkalosis with If a patient is unconscious or only partly conscious, the vomitus may be inhaled (aspirated). The acid in the vomitus can severely irritate the lungs, causing aspiration pneumonia. Chronic vomiting can result in undernutrition, weight loss, and metabolic abnormalities. 