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Severe nausea is a symptom where one feels very sick to the stomach and wants to vomit. It can be the result of a number of causes, such as motion sickness, food poisoning, pregnancy, and as a side effect of various medications.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Is Symptom of

Viral gastroenteritis in adults
Condition
Morning sickness
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Viral gastroenteritis in children
Condition
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
Condition
Stomach flu
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