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Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting can be symptoms of swelling or increased pressure in the brain.

Have you had a fall or a blow to the head during the last two weeks?

Yes, I had a head injury recently.

No, I have not had a head injury.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Pickett, Mary E. MD
Date Last Reviewed: 4/20/2006
Date Last Modified: 3/15/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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