Q. What causes someone to have clear vomit?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
Clear vomit is typically a sign that the digestive system has pushed fluids from the stomach, without any solid food content. This can occur for numerous reasons, including eating something that passes through the digestive tract quickly (such as certain fruits), or drinking large amounts of liquid without taking breaks to digest it. It can also be an indication of motion sickness or overindulgence in alcohol.
In some cases, clear vomit may simply occur if you haven't eaten much recently and your body is just trying to get rid of excess stomach acids and bile. In rare instances, however, clear vomiting may be indicative of a medical condition such as stomach flu (gastroenteritis), gallbladder infection, gastric ulcers, pancreatic problems/injury/cancer or even food allergies and intolerances.
It's important to pay close attention to your body if you experience persistent episodes of clear vomiting - especially if they are accompanied by other symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating - so we always advise seeking out medical advice promptly. After all better safe than sorry!
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