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Nausea

Nausea is the feeling you get when you think you will vomit. It's not usually a sign of anything serious. Learn how you can make yourself feel better.

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Morning sickness

Morning sickness is a feeling of nausea or the experience of vomiting during pregnancy. Find out what you can do to relieve it.

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Vomiting

Vomiting is usually not a sign of anything serious and tends to only last one or two days. Learn about the causes and when to get medical advice.

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Motion sickness

Motion (or travel) sickness is when you feel unwell due to movement on any type of transport. Find out how to prevent and treat motion sickness.

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Migraine

Migraine is a very painful headaches condition that might come with 'aura' or nausea. Learn about migraine causes, symptoms treatment and prevention.

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General anaesthetic

A general anaesthetic is used to make you unconscious so you will not feel pain, move or be aware during surgery. Risks include nausea or tiredness.

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Underlying causes of vomiting

Your vomiting may be due to many reasons. Learn more about different causes of vomiting such as infections, migraine, and medical treatments.

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Underlying causes of abdominal pain

Abdominal pain has many causes, and may be short-term, long-term or come and goes. Sudden and severe abdominal pain is a medical emergency.

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Cholecystitis (gallbladder inflammation)

Cholecystitis is an inflammation of the gallbladder, often caused by gallstones. It can be very painful and usually needs prompt treatment.

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Food poisoning

Food poisoning is caused by bacteria, viruses or toxins in the food we eat. Learn more about food safety and how to avoid getting food poisoning.

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