Nausea: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Nausea

Acute Gastroenteritis

In this condition, elevated ketone bodies and stimuli initiated by gut mucosa damage produced by the enteral pathogen likely underlay nausea and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

“Notably, when looking at results by initial severity of nausea, we see a treatment effect even in patients with very severe nausea at baseline, suggesting that the drug works [healio.com]

But oral rehydration can be challenging for those suffering from extreme nausea. [convenientmd.com]

Insect Bite

The black widow spider may cause only a mild local reaction at the bite site, but pain, stiffness, chills, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain may follow within a few hours. [skinsight.com]

There may be nausea, vomiting, severe headache, and loss of appetite, pain in the abdomen, muscle aches and diarrhoea. [news-medical.net]

Severe allergic reactions may appear as coughing, trouble breathing, lightheadedness, nausea, or hives. [firstderm.com]

Urinary Tract Infection

Although treatment with antibiotics administered intravenously improved the fever, laboratory findings, and right back pain, she had prolonged headaches, nausea, and vomiting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

/48 Rash (2) Nausea (2) Headache (1) Fever (1) Trimethoprim‐sulphamethoxazole 100: 7/38 Candidiasis (4) Nausea (2) Rash (1) Diarrhoea (1) Nitrofurantoin 100: 10/34 Nausea [dx.doi.org]

One suffered nausea (unpublished data). Spinal Cord Injured Patients with neuropathic bladders. [dx.doi.org]

Constipation

Lubiprostone is generally well tolerated, with nausea being the most common adverse event. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nausea, itchy skin, trouble urinating, menstrual problems, lightheadedness, blurred vision, heart racing were also common (30-50%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms of the mucosal form of EG usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain while constipation is extremely rare. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Ovarian Cyst

Nausea and vomiting may also occur. If a large cyst ruptures, it can be a medical emergency because of heavy bleeding. [dignityhealth.org]

The pressure they put on other organs may also cause bloating or nausea. [verilymag.com]

[…] blood supply to the organ then it presents with the following signs and symptoms: Bowel movements turn painful Abdominal swelling Abdominal bloating Pain during intercourse Nausea [symptoma.com]

Food Poisoning

Staphylococcus aureus Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. [healthywa.wa.gov.au]

Typical symptoms include severe nausea and vomiting starting about 2 to 8 hours after the contaminated food is eaten. [merckmanuals.com]

The top symptoms are diarrhoea that usually contains mucus and/or blood, nausea and vomiting, fever and stomach cramps. [metro.co.uk]

Esophagitis

Nausea and or vomiting Patients with esophagitis can have anorexia, nausea and vomiting. [medicaljoyworks.com]

It presents with failure to thrive, nausea, and vomiting in children and is a common reason for dysphagia and food impaction in adults. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abdominal pain, nausea, regurgitation, vomiting, trouble swallowing, food getting stuck, and heartburn are all possible symptoms of esophagitis. [nicklauschildrens.org]

Hypoglycemia

Few hours later, she developed a strong food craving, nausea, abdominal pain, and a headache. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We present a 45-fold overdose of liraglutide (confirmed by P-liraglutide measurements) leading to nausea and vomiting, but no hypoglycaemia and no sign of pancreatitis.", [pure.au.dk]

A 66-year-old woman presented to an urgent care clinic for 2 to 3 weeks of general malaise, nausea/vomiting, night sweats, and dyspnea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

A 44-year-old Caucasian female with a history of endometriosis is admitted to the intensive care unit due to severe left lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Women with severe PID symptoms (fever, nausea, vomiting) and pregnant women may need to be hospitalised to have intravenous antibiotics. [healthdirect.gov.au]

Symptoms include pain, cramping, chills, spotting, and nausea. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Menu Overview What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Cholelithiasis

Clinical Manifestations Steady, severe pain in the right upper quadrant or Epigastric pain Nausea Vomiting Jaundice Fever Treatment Principle Herb Formulas Points GB-34, LI [americandragon.com]

When this happens, a child may have abdominal pain and nausea, vomiting or fever. How do gallstones form? [childrenshospital.org]

[…] head Fever Moderately severe chills Distension beneath the Heart Periumbilical or lower abdominal pain Tenseness around the pubic bone Subcostal pain Epigastric fullness Nausea [americandragon.com]

Ménière Disease

Medications are used to control the vertigo and associated nausea and vomiting. [diversalertnetwork.org]

Nausea, vomiting, and sweating often occur. Symptoms get worse with sudden movement. Often, you will need to lie down and close your eyes. [medlineplus.gov]

A disabling episode of vertigo may involve severe nausea and vomiting. In addition, Meniere's disease can muffle or impair hearing. [diversalertnetwork.org]

Vomiting of Pregnancy

[…] diabetic gastropathy, and women with nausea of pregnancy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is not always nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Conceiving of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy as a syndrome suggests new pathways of investigation and possible therapies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Motion Sickness

[…] state (NAUSEA). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

nausea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The primary signs and symptoms of motion sickness are nausea and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hyponatremia

Call your doctor if you know you are at risk of hyponatremia and are experiencing nausea, headaches, cramping or weakness. [mayoclinic.com]

The patient presented with the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dark urine after drinking large amounts of fluids that included alcohol and caffeine. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The most common causes are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Also, the patient loses potassium and fluid volume. [americannursetoday.com]

Pineal Gland Cyst

If narrowing of the cerebral aqueduct occurs, many neurological symptoms may exist, including headaches, vertigo, nausea, muscle fasciculations, eye sensitivity, and ataxia [youtube.com]

Nausea. Oh man, the nausea. I do have a very sensitive stomach but it would have been good to have a heads up that Dr. [annaelizmon.wordpress.com]

If narrowing of the aqueduct of sylvius occurs, many neurological symptoms may exist, including headaches, vertigo, nausea, eye sensitivity, and ataxia. [medhelp.org]

Gastritis

They may have no symptoms at all (no nausea, vomiting, pain) until they are suddenly taken ill with internal bleeding. [web.archive.org]

The condition may be acute, with symptoms of Nausea and vomiting and/or Diarrhoea lasting for a few days (for example due to food poisoning) or chronic (with symptoms that [thompsons.co.nz]

[…] in stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. [sharecare.com]

Ileus

Postoperative nausea and vomiting have high incidences. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] gastrointestinal tract and especially the small intestine that is marked by the absence of peristalsis, is usually accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and sometimes nausea [merriam-webster.com]

Symptoms and Signs Symptoms and signs of ileus include abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, and vague discomfort. [merckmanuals.com]

Salpingitis

Young, nulliparous female complaining of lower abdominal/pelvic pain and vaginal discharge with fever, and nausea/vomiting Signs and symptoms of acute salpingitis? 1. [brainscape.com]

Nausea, vomiting, increased urinary frequency and low back pain are also reported. [symptoma.com]

CBC, LFTs Omeprazole Headache, stomach pain, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, gas consider Mg at baseline if long-term tx, then periodically Diclofenac indigestion, gas, stomach [slideshare.net]

Umbilical Hernia

A 61-yr-old woman was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain, an umbilical mass, nausea and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this report, a 72-year old female was referred to our hospital, suffering from acute abdominal pain, several episodes of nausea and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

You have nausea or are vomiting. You are constipated. You have questions or concerns about your condition or care. [drugs.com]

Brain Concussion

Repeated vomiting or nausea. Slurred speech. Look very drowsy or cannot wake up. Have one pupil (the black part in the middle of the eye) larger than the other. [cdc.gov]

Typical symptoms include headache, nausea and dizziness; these may remain for a week or two. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thinking/ Remembering Physical Emotional/ Mood Sleep Difficulty thinking clearly Headache Fuzzy or blurry vision Irritability Sleeping more than usual Feeling slowed down Nausea [cdc.gov]

Duodenal Diverticulum

A 34-year-old woman presented with epigastric pain, nausea, and dyspepsia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 61-year-old woman visited the emergency room complaining of severe, sudden abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 35 year old female with history of pain in the upper abdomen, nausea and regurgitation was diagnosed with a diverticulum of the second portion of the duodenum on the external [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Acute Amphetamine Intoxication

Within one hour of use, at least two of the following physical symptoms: tachycardia pupillary dilation elevated blood pressure perspiration or chills nausea or vomiting D [dsm.wikia.com]

Clinical Course Shortly after ingestion, patients may suffer nausea, vomiting, and malaise. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Fatigue, cardiac arrythmia, elevated or lowered blood pressure, dialation of the pupils, nausea or vomiting, or sweating and chills are some of the other issues that will [courses.lumenlearning.com]

Chronic Kidney Insufficiency

Nausea and Vomiting Uremia can also cause nausea and vomiting. Shortness of Breath Extra fluid in the body can build up in the lungs. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Feeling of nausea or vomiting. Muscle cramps. Darkness of skin. Cleveland Clinic News & More Cleveland Clinic News & More [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Antiemetics can help with nausea. Diet Dietary changes might also be necessary. People with chronic kidney failure usually need to reduce their protein intake. [healthline.com]

Acute Gastritis

Small doses of medical weed used regularly can help eliminate nausea. Vomiting: The feeling of nausea is what usually causes the vomiting. [marijuanadoctors.com]

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After about a week I developed tummy pain, nausea and started to vomit what looked like blood. [irishtimes.com]

Renal Colic

[…] and nausea relief in patients visiting the ED with acute RC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intravenously administered ketorolac tromethamine provided complete pain relief to a 54-year-old man with right-sided testicular pain and nausea and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Appendicitis caused more often nausea (81 vs 11%), fever and localized pain in the McBurney (97 vs 59%) than renal colic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

The only immediate adverse effects due to the LINX® procedure were bloating, nausea, and vomiting. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Trials of citalopram and escitalopram were associated with reports of persistent nausea and gastric reflux unresolved by changes in dosing schedule or positioning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms Heartburn A burning sensation in your chest Reflux Backing up of stomach acids that may taste sour or bitter Dyspepsia Stomach discomfort with nausea or bloating [ctsurgerypatients.org]

Vasovagal Syncope

Patients with nausea or extreme anxiety should be watched carefully and their symptoms treated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The vasovagal reaction, bradycardia and/or asystole, was preceded by abnormal EEG findings when the patient complained of feeling a headache, photophobia, and nausea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Severe sinus bradycardia and hypotension accompanied by light-headedness, cold sweating, and nausea occurred at 80 degrees head-up position during 4 micrograms/min isoproterenol [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Migraine

Abstract Nausea and vomiting are a frequent accompaniment of migraine and anti-nausea medications are frequently used in its management. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia of migraine may lead to mild to moderate thiamine deficiency and WE. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

nausea but with light and sound sensitivity. [britannica.com]

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Alcohol withdrawal symptoms with longer duration include: Alcohol cravings Inability to experience pleasure Disorientation Nausea and vomiting Insomnia article references [healthyplace.com]

Nausea and Vomiting no nausea and no vomiting mild nausea with no vomiting intermittent nausea with dry heaves constant nausea, frequent dry heaves and vomiting Tactile Disturbances [choosehelp.com]

SHAPS and SANSanh were positively correlated to CIWA-Ar total score, "nausea and vomiting," and "headache/fullness in head." [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Orthostatic Hypotension

History Features of autonomic disturbance in any of these conditions may include orthostasis, nausea, constipation, urinary retention or incontinence, nocturia, impotence, [emedicine.medscape.com]

Considerable weakness, nausea, blurred vision and disorientation are also frequently reported symptoms. [symptoma.com]

The most common side effects with NORTHERA are headache, dizziness, nausea, and high blood pressure. Taking NORTHERA with other medications may cause side effects. [northera.com]