9. Nausea and Vomiting
Patients suffering from the effects of NF often experience symptoms of nausea and vomiting associated
with their condition. The bacteria causing the problem may start to interfere with the gastrointestinal
system. As a result, the affected individual starts to notice the onset of nausea symptoms.
Unless they receive treatment, the patient may start to vomit. Nausea and vomiting are critical to
proper treatment. If the patient doesn’t replace the fluids they lose when vomiting; they run the risk of
experiencing dehydration.
Dehydration is a severe complication, affecting the mineral balance in the body. If left untreated, the
patient could go into shock and start experiencing seizures. Patients with severe cases of vomiting and
nausea require admission to the emergency room for immediate rehydration via intravenous therapy.
Provided that the patient receives the medical treatment they need in time, they should fully recover
from the effects of dehydration. However, leaving the patient with no treatment could result in death.