2007-01-24 17:23:58 · 16 answers · asked by choirgirl1987 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
People who are subjected to high levels of pain sometimes vomit as a response to it. It happens most commonly when bones are broken, or when the pain is concentrated near the chest or abdomen, as this causes local muscles to contract reflexively, though it can also be brought on by a severe headache, heart attack, or any number of other things.
This article mentions pain-induced vomiting:
http://www.alive.com/2976a9a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=381
2007-01-24 17:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by greendragonmaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most certainly is possible. Many vomit from passing kidney stones or suffering through a migrain. When endorphins kick in like they do when someone is in shock from severe injury, one of the side effects is that they sometimes vomit. It is a sign of very serious pain requiring medical attention.
2007-01-25 12:14:31 · answer #2 · answered by dirkle1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...
Vomiting, also called emesis, is a symptomatic response to any number of harmful triggers. Vomiting is a forceful expulsion, and is different from regurgitation—the effortless return of stomach contents to the mouth. Although unpleasant, vomiting is an important function because it rids the body of harmful substances.
Vomiting is a complex process resulting from the coordinated interaction of nerve pathways, the brain, and muscles of the gastrointestinal system. The primary vomiting trigger point in the brain is called the area postrema. This structure is exposed to chemicals in the bloodstream and the cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid found in the brain and spinal cord). Scientific studies have shown that stimulation of the area postrema by a wide variety of drugs as well as bacterial toxins, radiation, and physiologic conditions, induces vomiting.
Certain nerve pathways (called afferent neural pathways) induce vomiting when triggered by motion, ear infections or tumors, Ménière's disease (a disease characterized by recurrent vertigo), odors, visual stimulation, pain, and bad tastes. Still other nerve pathways (peripheral afferent neural pathways) induce vomiting in response to stomach irritants, distension of the intestines and bile ducts, abdominal inflammation, and myocardial infarction (heart attack).
The physical act of vomiting is controlled by multiple sites of the brain stem. When activated, these structures send signals to the throat, diaphragm, and abdominal muscles. These signals result in the simultaneous contraction of these muscles, which brings the stomach contents up through the esophagus (the tube between the stomach and the throat) and out the mouth. During vomiting, breathing is inhibited, except for short breaths between discharges. Bradycardia (decrease in the heart rate) and changes in blood pressure may occur during retching and vomiting.
2007-01-24 17:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by Snoopy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yip when i had total blockage as a result of kidney stones pain was really bad i vomited on the way to hosp.
once the doc saw me one of his first questions was have you vomited yet.
seems great pain causes this . he said i was having more pain then any other thing that could happen so OK
i have broken a number of bones but nothing is like kidney stones .
2007-01-25 03:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure just look at all the people with migraines who end up vomiting from the pain and nausea.
2007-01-24 17:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I did when I had a bladder infection. It was horrible. The doctor said that was not a normal reaction, so I don't know if it was because of that, but I was in a lot of pain and went to the hospital that night.
2007-01-24 17:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by just julie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
When I broke my wrist the pain was so bad I vomitted. Some of my migraines are severe enough that I get sick as well.
2007-01-24 17:27:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tan Zanite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-24 17:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by manders030405 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to respond to your question certain extreme discomfort may reason someone to vomit. it is also conceivable that you're tormented by withdrawl from the darvoset/vicodin. *they are managed aspects for a reason i might want to attempt to work out in case you would possibly want to get into see your healthcare specialist quicker. (wish your ankle receives extra effective, understand the discomfort of persistent ankle issues)
2016-12-03 00:42:07 · answer #9 · answered by bartow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely happens with kidney stones. Been there done that.
And as another poster said, it's one of the first questions they ask you at the emergency room.
2007-01-25 05:08:49 · answer #10 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋