Nausea is the feeling of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit.American College of Gastroenterology: Nausea and Vomiting The word nausea is a Latin word with a Greek origin that means "sea-sickness". While generally harmless, it can indicate a more serious underlying condition. When nausea is associated with vomiting, it can cause dehydration.
Symptoms
Causes
Nausea is not a disease but a symptom. There are many conditions or diseases that don't have anything to do with the stomach that can still cause nausea. Nausea can also be a side effect of many medicines. The consumption of a large amount of sugary foods can also trigger nausea.
Conditions
Some conditions causing nausea may include motion sickness, pregnancy (commonly referred to as morning sickness), anxiety, depression, migraine headaches ulcers and vertigo.
Diseases
Some diseases causing nausea may include Celiac disease, alcoholism, diabetes, flu, gastroenteritis, some types of cancer and pancreatitis.
Medications
Most medications have nausea as a common side effect, even some anti-nausea medications. Chemotherapy and general anesthesia will also cause nausea.
Treatment
Treatment for nausea may include avoiding eating solid foods, which is usually easy as nausea is nearly always associated with loss of appetite. There are many anti-nausea medications such as Compazine, Reglan or Zofran. Holistic alternatives for nausea include ginger and acupuncture.
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Nausea, please consult your doctor.
Nausea Support Groups, Discussions and Blogs
Daily Strength: Nausea Posts
MedHelp: Nausea Q & A
Medications.com: Anti-Nausea News
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Is a symptom of an underlying condition
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Is a side effect of many medications
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Can be caused by many things not associated with the stomach
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Is nearly always associated with loss of appetite
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Is also found with or may cause vomiting
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Eat bland foods
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Avoid food odors
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Activity can make nausea worse
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Stay hydrated
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Call your doctor if nausea lasts more than a few days
