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Diseases » Cyclic vomiting syndrome » Glossary

Glossary for Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Amitriptyline - Teratogenic Agent: There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Amitriptyline during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Dehydration: Loss of fluids in the body
Dental caries: A destructive process causing decalcification of the tooth enamel leading to cavitation of the tooth
Drowsiness: Excessive tiredness or sleepiness
Electrolyte imbalance: impairment in the level of electrolytes in the body
Excitement: The sensation of increased anxiety and anticipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Repeated reflux of stomach acid into the throat.
Gastroesophageal reflux: Is referred to as the reflux of contents of the duodenum and stomach into the oesophagus
Gastrointestinal bleeding: Internal bleeding in the digestive tract
Headache-free migraine: A syndrome with no headache but other migraine-like symptoms
Hematemesis: A condition which is characterized by the vomiting of blood
Lactic Acidosis: Acidic blood (acidosis) due to buildup of lactate
Mallory-Weiss syndrome: A laceration of the lining of the gastroesophageal junction or just above it - often caused by severe vomiting.
Menstruation: The passage of blood and uterine tissue through the vagina cyclically
Migraine: Chronic recurring headaches with or without a preceding aura.
Miscarriage: Loss of fetus without human interference
Motion sickness: Nausea from any type of motion or travel
Nausea: The queasy feeling of nausea and often also vomiting.
Paleness: Whitening or pallor of the skin
Poor appetite: Loss or reduction in appetite for food
Prostration: Extreme exhaustion and fatigue.
Retching: The act of trying to vomit without the expulsion of vomitus
Stress: Emotional stress (sometimes refers to physical stress)
Swallowing difficulty: Difficulty or pain when swallowing
Vomiting: Vomiting or retching symptoms.