Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to nausea and vomiting:

1. What is the difference between nausea and vomiting?
   
   
2. What is causing my bouts of nausea and vomiting?
   
   
3. I am experiencing pain in addition to nausea and vomiting. What does this mean?
   
   
4. What are some ways that I can prevent nausea?
   
   
5. Which over-the-counter medications do you recommend for nausea and/or vomiting?
   
   
6. Could any prescription or over-the-counter medications I am currently taking be causing or contributing to my nausea and/or vomiting? Are there alternatives available?
   
   
7. At what point should I contact you if I (or a loved one) am experiencing nausea and/or vomiting?
   
   
8. My child vomits frequently. Is this normal?
   
   
9. What should I do when my child is vomiting?