Nausea

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea is not a sickness but rather a uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Vomiting is the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying (”throwing up”) of stomach contents through the mouth.

Causes Of Nausea Or Vomiting:

Nausea and vomiting are controlled by the same parts of the brain that control involuntary bodily functions. Vomiting is actually a reflex triggered by a signal from the brain.

Some Causes Of Nausea Include:

Problem in digestion:

Problems with digestive system cause nausea. If digestion does not take place properly you are bound to face this problem.

Morning sickness:

In early pregnancy you tend to face this problem very often.

Motion and sea sickness:

Traveling in a cooped-up bus or confined in a train can cause this trouble.

Stress:

Stress in any form is bad. Emotional stress is the worse. Carrying it along for a long period is he other reason.

Chemotherapy and other medicines:

It is a very frequent occurrence during chemotherapy and while taking medicines.

Drugs and alcohol:

This also leads to stomach upset if you have it beyond your limit.

Overeating:

Consuming food more than your required share would cause this problem.

Food intolerance

Some foods can cause nausea. This kind of a reaction to food is called food intolerance. Dairy products, yeast and wheat products as well as sugar products may sometimes be a threat to your body.

Question and Answer

Is Vomiting Harmful?

Usually vomiting is harmless, but it can be a sign of a more serious illness. Some examples of serious conditions that may result in nausea or vomiting include concussions, meningitis (infection of the membrane linings of the brain), intestinal blockage, appendicitis, and brain tumors.