Persistent/recurrent
vomiting
Facts
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Nausea and vomiting are very common and most teenagers with nausea and vomiting will not have a brain tumour.
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Most teenagers with nausea and vomiting due to a brain tumour will have other signs or symptoms – these should be looked for carefully.
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Teenagers with persistent vomiting require assessment to determine the cause.
Nausea and vomiting due to a brain tumour:
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Will usually be persistent, occurring on most days
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Will usually be accompanied by a headache
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May wake the teenager up, or occur particularly when they wake up
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Will not be accompanied by diarrhoea or a high temperature
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