• Can stress induce vomiting?

My daughter vomited tonight, and she has a big social event coming up tomorrow that she's very nervous about. Is it possible that she vomited because of stress?

6 Answers

  • Psychiatrist
  • New York, New York

yes

  • Psychiatrist
  • San Leandro, CA

The short answer is yes. It’s very likely
Tony Stanton MD

  • Psychiatrist
  • Woodlawn, Maryland

Yes, anxiety due to upcoming stressful events can cause physical reactions such as vomiting. The parent should assist the child in reducing the anxiety by implementing stress-relieving exercises such as deep breathing and picturing of peaceful situations.

  • Psychiatrist
  • Fair Oaks, California

Yes, stress can induce vomiting especially in adolescents.

  • Councelor/Therapist
  • Seminole, FL

Yes and many other things

  • Psychologist
  • Fort Myers, Florida

This link will be enlightening:

https://www.gohealthuc.com/library/vomiting-causes

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