Patient's question:
I don't know what's wrong with me?Doctor's answer:
You may be suffering from neurotic vomiting, also known as psychogenic vomiting, which is recurrent vomiting without any organic cause and is more common in women. The treatment for neurotic vomiting mainly includes: correcting patients' unhealthy eating habits, guiding them to establish a good life routine and environment, and reducing stimulating factors; conducting necessary psychological therapy to comfort patients, alleviate their concerns, and boost their confidence in overcoming the disease, as well as building a good doctor-patient relationship. Hypnototherapy may be used when necessary; some patients may be prescribed sedatives or antidepressants. For those with delayed gastric emptying, medications such as metoclopramide, domperidone, or cyproheptadine, as well as phenytoin, may be administered. For frequent vomiting, anticholinergic drugs like atropine or scopolamine may be added. Chinese herbal formulas such as modified Pinellia ternata and Poria cocos decoctions, as well as acupuncture and physical therapy, can also be used in combination with treatment.