The individual may choke and asphyxiate or develop aspiration pneumonia. Under normal circumstances the gag reflex and coughing prevent this from occurring however, these protective reflexes are compromised in persons who are under the influence of certain substances (including alcohol) or even mildly anesthetized. Vomiting is dangerous if gastric content enters the respiratory tract. Self-induced vomiting can be a component of an eating disorder such as bulimia, and is itself now classified as an eating disorder on its own, purging disorder. Antiemetics are sometimes necessary to suppress nausea and vomiting. In severe cases, where dehydration develops, intravenous fluid may be required. Impairment due to alcohol or anesthesia can cause inhalation of vomit. The feeling that one is about to vomit is called nausea it often precedes, but does not always lead to vomiting. Vomiting can be the result of ailments like food poisoning, gastroenteritis, pregnancy, motion sickness, or hangover or it can be an after effect of diseases such as brain tumors, elevated intracranial pressure, or overexposure to ionizing radiation.

Vomiting (also known as emesis and throwing up) is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose.

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