Vomiting for prolonged periods can cause a metabolic alkalosis, since the fluids you are vomiting are acidic. Usually, the body will respond by losing more bicarbonate in the urine and by causing the respiratory rate to slow, so to retain more carbon dioxide.
Vomiting can cause clammy skin. When one vomits, it depletes the body of nutrition and electrolytes. This may affect the appearance and feel of skin.
Vomiting is the body's way of expelling harmful substances or irritants from the stomach. It can help remove ingested toxins or prevent them from being absorbed into the bloodstream. However, vomiting does not actively "clean" the body in the way that some detox methods claim.
She would probably be diagnosed as bulimic.
Psychosomatic vomiting refers to vomiting that is triggered by emotional or psychological factors rather than physical illness. In other words, it is vomiting that is a physical manifestation of psychological distress or trauma. It is important to address the underlying emotional factors in order to effectively manage and treat psychosomatic vomiting.
The temperature of a patient with acute pain may increase due to the body's stress response and inflammation that can accompany pain. However, if the pain is severe and prolonged, it can also lead to a decrease in body temperature as the body may enter a state of shock or stress-induced hypothermia.
Yes it does
Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The disease can be fatal in infants, the elderly, and individuals with a weakened immune system.
Body Dysmorphia is what is commonly referred to as a "distorted body image." It often leads to Anorexia Nervosa (self-starvation) or Bulimia (binge-purge). Bulimics starve themselves for a time, then binge on huge quantities followed by self-induced vomiting. The acid from their vomiting eventually erodes/eats the enamel on their teeth, their gums and their esophagus. Fatal bleeding can result from this.
No. It is a useful function of the body.
Severe pain can trigger the release of stress hormones, which can stimulate the area of the brain that controls vomiting. Additionally, the body's natural response to pain can include changes in blood flow and muscle contractions that can contribute to feelings of nausea and vomiting. This is known as a pain-induced vomit reflex.
Can long term use of prendisone affect muscles?