When you suddenly feel nauseous, you're probably going through all the potential reasons why you're suddenly feeling this way in your head.
Did you eat something strange, did you catch a virus, are you pregnant... there are many causes of nausea that you probably think of first.
Although nausea is simply a part of being human, it's not something you should have to put up with if it hits you often. It is definitely recommended to consult a doctor.
It turns out that, apart from pregnancy and bad food, many things can cause this unpleasant symptom, and according to Dr. Rudolph Bedford, a gastroenterologist at the Providence Saint John Health Center, the stomach often causes discomfort.
Symptoms are different for everyone and depend on what caused the nausea, but you may experience an unusual feeling in the chest, upper abdomen or lower throat, an uneasy or anxious feeling in the stomach, sweating, loss of appetite, an urge to vomit or increased saliva in the mouth. mouth, reports Novi list.
What are the possible causes of nausea?
1. Stress and anxiety
Along with mental strain, stress and anxiety can trigger a series of physical reactions in your body, including your gut, which is sensitive to negative emotions, says Dr. Randy Wexler, professor of family medicine at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
A few deep breaths (ideally of fresh air) can help you feel calmer, which can tame the nausea. A cup of ginger tea or chewing on a piece of candied ginger can also help.
2. Hunger (or very fast eating)
When you haven't eaten for several hours, your blood sugar can become very low, causing nausea, tremors or dizziness, as well as a feeling of fainting. The fastest solution is the consumption of liquids such as fruit juice or the consumption of food such as dried fruit or bread. On the other hand, it is also possible to feel nauseous because you ate a huge meal at lightning speed.
3. Dehydration
Nausea may be your body's way of telling you that it is dehydrated. For some people, even mild dehydration is enough to upset their stomach.
You can probably tell if dehydration is the cause of your stomach churning if you also feel really low on energy, thirsty, and have a headache. If this is the case, drink water.
4. Certain medicines
Many medications—including over-the-counter medications as well as dietary supplements—can cause adverse bowel effects. Without food in your stomach to act as a sponge, the components of certain capsules, powders or liquids can irritate the lining of your stomach.
5. Motion sickness
Motion sickness can hit you when you're in a car, train, plane, boat…almost always when you're firmly rooted to something traveling from point A to point B. It happens when your middle ear (which also affects your hearing and balance ) senses movement that conflicts with what your eyes see.
If you know you are prone to motion sickness, pay close attention to your transportation habits. Do not look at your phone, but observe what is outside and in front of you. Sitting in the front of the car or bus, choosing a window seat on flights and trains, and distracting yourself with things like music may also help.
6. Acid reflux
Acid reflux is a condition in which strong stomach acid backs up into your esophagus and causes not only heartburn but also partial vomiting, sore throat and swallowing problems, it says Glamour.
It can also cause a sour taste in the mouth, which in itself can cause nausea.
Acid reflux is common, and eating spicy and acidic foods or foods high in fat is a major trigger for most people. Avoiding things like tomatoes, chocolate or coffee might be enough to settle your stomach.
8. Migraine
Yes, nausea can be a symptom of a migraine, and it can also go hand in hand with sensitivity to light, diarrhea and vomiting. According to a 2017 study in the Journal of Pain Research, 58% of nearly 8000 people reported feeling nauseated during a migraine.
9. Ear infection
The canals in your inner ear play an important role in maintaining your balance.
But when there's a blockage in that zone (thanks to, say, allergies or a cold), fluid can build up and trap bacteria, potentially leading to infection.
Your brain then gets a warning that the pressure in your infected ear is different from the pressure in your healthy ear, and these mixed signals can cause nausea and dizziness.
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