Vomiting: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with vomiting?

Vomiting may occur with other symptoms depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the digestive tract may also involve other body systems.

Digestive symptoms that may occur along with vomiting

Vomiting may occur with other symptoms affecting the digestive tract including:

• Abdominal pain

• Belching

• Diarrhea

• Gas

• Heartburn and indigestion

• Nausea

• Poor appetite

• Retching

Other symptoms that may occur along with vomiting

Vomiting can also be caused by problems in body systems other than the digestive tract including:

• Body aches and flu-like symptoms

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Fever and chills

• Headache

• Referred shoulder pain

• Weakness

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, vomiting may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Get immediate help (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, are exhibiting these symptoms:

• Bloody or black stools

• Change in level of consciousness

• Chest pain or pressure

• Confusion and disorientation

• Difficulty breathing

• Fainting or change in level of consciousness or lethargy

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)

• Rapid pulse or rapid breathing

• Severe abdominal pain

• Severe dizziness and weakness

• Vomiting blood or black material (resembling coffee grounds)

• Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice)