Nausea: Causes, Symptoms, Daignosis, Prevention and Treatment

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Nausea
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Nausea

• Nausea can be referred to as the uneasiness
  which one feels in the stomach, just before one
  feels the urge to vomit.This condition can be
  short-lived, from a couple of seconds to a couple
  of minutes, or can be prolonged. If it is
  prolonged, it is incapacitating for the person
  and is a signal of a more serious condition
  festering underneath.The uneasiness during
  nausea is generally felt in the upper abdomen,
  chest and back of the throat.

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Why does nausea occur?

• Nausea that is followed by vomiting is not a
  disease in itself, but the symptom of an
  underlying disorder, which can be physical or
  psychological. Nausea can also be a side effect
  of some specific conditions, for example,
  chemical changes within the body. Mostly, the
  timing of nausea can reveal the cause.Nausea
  can happen due to disorders such as
• heart attack
• glaucoma
• migraine
• ulcers
• particular forms of cancer
• overeating

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Why does nausea occur?
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• food poisoning
• food allergies
• gallbladder disease
• hepatitis
• pancreatitis
• gastroenteritis
• liver problems
• Gatroesophageal reflux
• constipation
• vertigo
• viral infections
• infections of the ear

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Why does nausea occur?
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• gas
• diarrhea
• Nausea can also result from
• brain injury
• concussion
• mental and emotional stress (fear, anxiety)
• exposure to unpleasant sights or odors
• seasickness
• It can be a side effect of
• pregnancy

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Why does nausea occur?
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• anesthesia
• drinking excessive alcohol
• medications such as chemotherapy drugs and
  antidepressants
• low blood sugar

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Diagnosis

• Depending on your medical history, and recent
  symptoms the doctor may advise you to undergo
  some tests such as blood tests, neurological
  tests, and also pregnancy tests if there are
  chances that you could be pregnant. The doctor
  will also check your blood pressure and do an
  abdominal examination if required.For the
  proper diagnosis to be done, you need to mention
  to the doctor any emotional distress you may be
  experiencing, or any abnormal habits that you may
  have suddenly developed such as binge eating.If
  you are a woman of childbearing age and are
  sexually active, you need to tell the doctor the
  last date of your menstrual period, as well as
  the kind of contraceptives you use, if you use
  any at all.

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What are the complications of nausea?

• Usually, nausea disappears by itself unless
  there is a chronic underlying condition
  associated with it.Prolonged nausea and
  persistent vomiting could lead to
• severe dehydration
• malnutrition
• weakness
• fatigue
• weight loss
• weak and brittle hair and nails
• decaying teeth

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What are the symptoms of nausea?

• The symptoms of nausea may vary from person to
  person depending on the various disorders and
  triggering conditions. Some associated symptoms
  of nausea include
• vomiting
• faintness
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• gas
• fever
• diarrhea
• lethargy
• quickening of pulse
• breathing difficulty
• Excessive sweating

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What is the treatment for nausea?

• In most cases, nausea resolves by itself. If
  treatment is required, it would be for the
  underlying cause of nausea.Depending on your
  condition the doctor may suggest intravenous
  fluids, and medications to stop persistent
  vomiting.

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