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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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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Vomiting in children

Learn more about what can cause vomiting in children. Read our tips to help you manage the symptoms and know when you should see a doctor.

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Pyloromyotomy

Pyloric stenosis causes your baby to vomit soon after a feed which prevents them from getting goodness from their food.

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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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Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis (‘gastro’) is an infection of the gut that can cause diarrhoea and vomiting. Learn here about gastro treatment and symptoms.

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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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Salmonella

Salmonella (salmonellosis) is a gastrointestinal illness with fever, diarrhoea and vomiting. Learn more about causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Kids' health

Discover more about health topics relevant to kids and their parents and carers, such as fever and high temperature, medicines, vomiting, mental health and chickenpox.

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Rotavirus infection

Rotavirus is a viral illness that can cause severe diarrhoea. Learn more about the cause, symptoms, prevention and treatment for rotavirus.

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Norovirus infection

Norovirus is a virus that can cause gastroenteritis and is spread easily. Learn more about good hygiene practices that can help protect you.

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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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Abdominal pain in children

Abdominal pain in children has many causes. Most tummy pain is not serious, but it’s important to know when to take your child to the doctor.

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Diarrhoea in children

Diarrhoea in children is very common. It can sometimes be serious. Read more here to find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.

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Adenoidectomy

Adenoidectomy is the removal of the adenoids, lumps of tissue at the back of the nose. Find out more about adenoidectomy and recovery in children.

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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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Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency is when the body doesn’t get all the magnesium it needs. Read more about magnesium deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

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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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Swallowed object

Swallowing foreign objects, such as a button battery or magnet, can be dangerous. Know what to do if you or your child has swallowed a dangerous object.

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Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is caused by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This fluid is essential, but too much can damage your brain.

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Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles around your stomach don't work properly. Although gastroparesis cannot be cured, the symptoms can be relieved.

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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia affects your adrenal glands and causes imbalances in the levels of certain hormones. It can be mild or severe.

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Dental erosion

Dental erosion is when some of the enamel surface of your teeth is dissolved by acids. Find out about the causes and how to prevent dental erosion.

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Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Otitis media (middle ear infection) is common and often gets better by itself. Learn how to recognise the symptoms and when it might need treatment.

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Cryptosporidiosis

Cryptosporidiosis is a bowel infection caused by a parasite called cryptosporidium. Learn more about symptoms and when to see a doctor here.

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Bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder and complex mental health condition. Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for bulimia.

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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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Cannabis (marijuana)

Marijuana (cannabis) is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in Australia. You can find out more about marijuana and how it impacts users here.

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Hiatus hernia

A hiatus hernia is where a part of the stomach pushes up through a hole in the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen.

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Ear infection

Ear infections are common but usually go away on their own. Learn about the different types of ear infections, the symptoms in adults and children and how to prevent ear infections.

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