Mental Health Considerations
Nausea, commonly referred to as stomach upset (in English: Nausea), manifests as an urge to vomit, typically to alleviate discomfort in the stomach. Various factors can contribute to the experience of nausea, particularly psychological triggers. Some of these include:
- Witnessing someone else vomit.
- Seeing blood.
- Experiencing depression and anxiety.
- Certain psychological disorders, which include:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Social Anxiety Disorder.
- Anorexia Nervosa.
- Bulimia Nervosa.
Digestive Disorders
A range of digestive disorders can lead to nausea. Below are several health issues associated with this condition:
- Bacterial infections, food poisoning, and viral infections.
- Overeating or consuming specific types of foods, particularly those rich in fats.
- Severe pain resulting from pancreatitis, kidney stones, or gallstones.
- Having a stomach or intestinal ulcer, experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or suffering from heartburn.
Cancer Treatments
Nausea is a common side effect of cancer treatments. If left unaddressed, it can result in malnutrition, dehydration, and various other health complications. The following factors can heighten the risk of experiencing nausea during cancer therapy:
- A history of nausea during previous chemotherapy sessions.
- The presence of constipation, anxiety, or kidney diseases.
- Use of certain medications, such as opioid pain relievers.
- Receiving radiation therapy targeting the liver, digestive system, or brain.
- Having an infection or sepsis.
- Imbalances in electrolytes and fluids, such as elevated calcium levels in the blood, dehydration, or increased fluid retention in body tissues.
Other Potential Causes
Numerous additional reasons and medical conditions may contribute to the onset of nausea. Some of these include:
- Gastroparesis.
- Exposure to general anesthesia.
- Fever.
- Thyroid disorders.
- Hepatitis.
- Splenomegaly.
- Heart attack or heart failure.
- Migraine headaches.
- Hiatal hernia.
- Otitis media (middle ear infection).
- Intestinal obstruction or ischemia.
- Brain tumors.
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Morning sickness associated with pregnancy.