Possibly ge reflux: Sounds like stress evoking gastroesophageal reflux. Several studies have shown association. It’s still debatable whether or not stress actually increases the production of stomach acid or physically creates a worsening in acid. Many scientists believe that when stressed sensitive to smaller amounts of acid.
Answered 12/16/2013
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Situational vomiting: Vomiting reflex is controlled by two units in the brain medulla--one receives nerve impulses from the GI tract, other is a chemical receptor. Both have nerve connections to not only the GI tract (pharynx, mesenteric vessels, bile ducts) but also from brain corticobulbar areas that mediate smells, sights, ; taste. Thus, vomiting apparatus responds to a variety of GI ; brain inputs, like emotions.
Answered 6/10/2014
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