Question 1

what causes dry heaves?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting: Dry heaves is simply vomiting without emptying of your stomach contents.  It can be due to ineffective relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter during vomiting or simply and empty stomach.  This can be  caused by any condition which causes nausea or vomiting.

Question 2

please tell me what can cause dry heaving and nausea?

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What causes nausea?: Nausea/vomiting may be gi-related (food poisoning, peptic disease, gastroparesis, due to biliary &amp; pancreatic disease, gas/bloat syndrome, small bowel problems. Consider "central" causes: motion sickness, vertigo, migraine headache, brain problems (some very serious). Also, rule out infection (? Urinary tract), medication side effects, pregnancy, &amp; even reaction to stress. See your doctor please.

Question 3

what causes the dry heaves after a bowl movement?

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Not normal.: It is obviously not normal to have dry heaves after a bowel movement. To sort out the answer will require an in-depth history, physical exam, and potential tests. I would recommend that you go to your medical doctor for this initial evaluation. Good luck.

Question 4

what causes morning nausea and dry heaves? i am not pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: If this is persistant , you should be defiantly examined.

Some of the causes are deadly.

Question 5

i have been dry heaving, what do you think could cause this?

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Many causes: Dry heaving has many causes, but usually due to irritation of the stomach or upper small intestine-like   alcohol, ulcers or infection, pancreatitis or gall bladder trouble. If there is any associated chest or arm pain, the heart or lungs can be the source- in which case you need to be seen right away

Question 6

have an issue with gagging and dry heaving.  constantly have to chew a mint to keep the sensation controlled.  any idea on the cause?

Accepted Answer

See MD: Pregnant?  Always to be considered, if you have been having sex. May have inflammation of stomach, ulcer, inflammation of esophagus, reflux of stomach content into esophagus. This is aggravated by mints, coffee, alcohol, some meds, fatty foods, and other factors. Could be another cause. Need to see md, get examined.

Question 7

i threw up for no reason last night and i have been dry heaving and my stomach wont stop hurting i want to know how to get it to stop it hurts so bad?

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Be seen: Nausea, vomiting, and severe abdominal pain needs to be urgently evaluated to rule out potentially life threatening conditions such as a ruptured appendix, for example.

Question 8

ive been dry heaving, nauseated & dizzy for a few days. im not prego.  what could it be ive been stressed for about 5 months now could that cause it. ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Stress can cause nausea but it is unlikely that this would happen after 5 months. It sounds more like an inner ear problem. See your primary care provider, an ENT specialist, or urgent care clinic. It sounds like you are at risk for dehydration.Hope you feel better fast.

Question 9

daily nausea and fatigue. i find myself gagging amd dry heaving at work and at night. not pregnant.  what are common causes for these in a 26 yr old?

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Unusual to gag: You are otherwise healthy female 26 years old.  You have daily gagging and nausea.  It is unusual.  Most common would be pregnancy or acute viral illness or allergy.  Would repeat pregnancy test. If negative you can try allergy medicine like Claritin or benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Try for a week.  If you choose Benadryl (diphenhydramine) then no driving or heavy machinery.

Question 10

what is causing this horrible cough? it is a dry, heaving hard cough, along with chest painlaying down & mouth breathing seems to cause it to worsen.

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath: Dry cough and shortness of breath at your age group can be a sign of asthma as it is usually diagnosed in the 20's and 30's year old. Difficulty breathing and chest pain can also be due to heart diseases. I would recommend you see a local physician soon. If shortness of breath is severe, please go to the nearest ER.

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I have been dry heaving, what do you think could cause this?

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Have an issue with gagging and dry heaving. constantly have to chew a mint to keep the sensation controlled. any idea on the cause?

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I threw up for no reason last night and i have been dry heaving and my stomach wont stop hurting i want to know how to get it to stop it hurts so bad?

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Ive been dry heaving, nauseated & dizzy for a few days. im not prego. what could it be ive been stressed for about 5 months now could that cause it. ?

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Daily nausea and fatigue. i find myself gagging amd dry heaving at work and at night. not pregnant. what are common causes for these in a 26 yr old?

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What is causing this horrible cough? it is a dry, heaving hard cough, along with chest painlaying down & mouth breathing seems to cause it to worsen.

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