Do I have some kind of stomach bug?
Am I…pregnant?
Turns out, beyond babies andbad food, plenty of things can trigger this unpleasant symptom.
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Here are the most common causes of nausea, plus when its time to loop in a doctor.
What does nausea feel like, exactly?
The swirling sensation is often accompanied by theurge to vomit(or you mightfeellike its going to happen).
What are the possible causes of nausea?
This messes with your guts normal rhythm, which can make you feel nauseous.
The spicy root has properties that are thought to ease nausea.
You might even feel like youre going to pass out, Dr. Arthur says.
Nausea can also be your bodys way of telling you its parched.
(The dehydration and low blood sugar that come with a gnarlyhangoveris a notoriously brutal combo too.)
If thats the case, drink up.
Plenty of medsincluding over-the-counter drugs, as well as supplementscan wreak havoc on your gut.
(Youre probably well aware of this if youve ever popped an ibuprofen on an empty stomach.)
Supplements like vitamin C and iron can have a similar side effect.
Often just a piece of bread or a few crackers will suffice, Dr. Wexler says.
And in the future, just be sure to have a little snack before you pop any pills.
If you know youreprone to motion sickness, pay close attention to your in-transit habits.
Avoiding things like tomatoes, chocolate, or coffee (we know, the good stuff!)
might be enough to calm your stomach.
Chronic reflux (a.k.a.
Food poisoning happens when your GI tract is irritated or infected due to contaminated food or drinks.
The stomach flu, or gastroenteritis, happens when a pathogen, likenorovirus, infects your GI system.
They can prescribemigraine-specific medicationsthat may be more helpful.
The canals in your inner ear play an important role in keeping your balance in check.
And those mixed signals can leave you feeling nauseous and dizzy.
If this sounds like you, see a doctor as soon as you might.
Wed be remiss not to mention this one!
Due to fluctuating hormones,nausea is a common sign of pregnancy, especially early on.
Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is called hyperemesis gravidarum, and it can lead to issues like dehydration.
Heart attack symptoms can go beyond chest pain,especially for women.
When to see a doctor about treating nausea
Sometimes home remedies can only get you so far.
You should also seek care if nausea is preventing you from eating enough or paired with unexplained weight loss.
Nausea is a defense mechanism for the body, Dr. Farhadi stresses.
