Imagine biting into a fruity snack and then spending the next few hours glued to a bucket. That’s the not-so-fun reality of Jamaican vomiting sickness, a wild-sounding illness caused by the unripe ackee fruit. While ripe ackees are fine and even delicious in Jamaica’s national dish, eating them too soon is like asking your stomach … Read more
Wait… Dudes Can Get Morning Sickness?! Surprise! Morning sickness isn’t just for pregnant people anymore. Meet male morning sickness—yes, it’s real, and yes, it’s as weird as it sounds. Some guys start feeling nauseous, dizzy, or extra emotional during their partner’s pregnancy. Their bodies are like, “Hey, I’m in this too!” even though, technically, they’re … Read more
So, you just woke up from surgery, and instead of saying, “Yay, I made it!” your tummy says, “Bluhhh.” Welcome to nausea after anesthesia, where your stomach throws a hissy fit before you even get out of bed. It’s like your body’s way of saying, “Excuse me, what just happened?!” Anesthesia may have knocked you … Read more
Have you ever felt your stomach rumble like a thunderstorm, your throat tighten like a roller coaster ride — but then, no vomit? That strange sensation is exactly what we call nausea and gagging without vomiting. It’s when your body acts like it’s about to throw up, but then holds back the big splash. This … Read more
Let’s start with the basics, shall we? “NBNB vomitting” might sound like the name of a new dance move or a secret club for barfers, but it’s actually a medical term. NBNB stands for Non-Bilious, Non-Bloody. That means the vomit does not have any bile (which is a yucky greenish-yellow fluid your liver makes) and … Read more
Let’s be real—vomiting is gross. But projectile vomit takes grossness to a whole new level. Imagine your stomach turning into a firehose and shooting barf across the room. That’s projectile vomit. It’s like your belly decides, “Nope, this food is getting out and it’s leaving like a rocket.” This kind of vomit doesn’t just dribble … Read more
Let’s get something straight—vomit is never glamorous. But when it turns purple, we’ve officially entered the Twilight Zone of gross. Is it grape juice gone wrong? Did a unicorn explode in your belly? Welcome to the strange and suspicious world of purple vomit—where your stomach decides to express itself in bold colors and dramatic flair. … Read more
Let’s face it—vomiting is already a five-star gross-out event. But when that vomit goes from runny to chunky, we enter a whole new level of yuck. Yep, we’re talking about thick vomit. The kind that plops instead of splashes. The kind that makes you question your life choices. Buckle up, brave reader—we’re going on a … Read more
Okay, let’s talk about a fear that’s way more serious than accidentally wearing your shirt inside out all day. It’s called emetophobia, and it’s the big-time, stomach-flipping fear of vomiting. That’s right—people with this phobia aren’t just grossed out by barf. They’re terrified of it. Most of us don’t like puking (unless you’re a cartoon … Read more