Nausea
Nausea is the condition whereby a person feels that they are about to vomit. It is an uneasy discomfort that is perceived as the urge to start throwing-up previously ingested food or substances. The term 'sick' is often used to describe this urge, especially in the United Kingdom.
Background
It is a body response to an abnormality which may be simple or serious. As a result, many conditions can cause nausea and therefore, its origin might not always be easy to detect.
The causes include:
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From ingested food
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Food poisoning
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Unpalatable food
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Forced feeding
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From problems with the stomach
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Stomach disorders like gastroenteritis, ulcers, reflux and swellings
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From problems in the tummy other than the stomach
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Blockage of the intestines
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Hepatitis
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Cancer
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Disorders of the rest of the tummy like IBS
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From the physical and chemical effects of Pregnancy
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From problems with other parts of the body
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Migraine
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Low blood sugar
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From the brain rejection of the need to eat
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Disgusting food production process or meal
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Disgusting situations experienced by or communicated to the user
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Depression
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Eating disorders
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From physical movements affecting the stomach
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Vigorous body shaking
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Roller-coster and other park rides
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Sea or motion sickness
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Dizziness
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From powerful drugs in the body
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Cancer drugs
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Anaesthetic drugs
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Other Serious causes
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Carbon Monoxide poisoning
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Heart Attack
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Brain tumours
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Pancreatitis
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Diabetic crises
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Impact on General Wellbeing
If not well managed, persistent nausea can be mentally irritating and can therefore have a debilitating effect on the psychological and physical wellbeing of the sufferer.
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Caution
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Persistent nausea can be a symptom of serious illnesses: discuss with your healthcare giver if it lasts more than a few days
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If accompanied by chest pain, a tight chest, pain in the arms or jaw, or shortness of breath, call the emergency number since this could sometimes be a heart attack
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Avoid wearing tight clothing around your waist and your tummy
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Avoid lying down soon after eating
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Avoid food items with very strong smells
Benefits
This could afford the individual the benefit of:
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Planning their eating habits
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Exploring new choices &
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Eating healthier
Applicable Remedies >
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