Medication Induced Nausea
Numerous medications are known to cause individuals to experience nausea, commonly referred to as “nauseousness” in everyday conversation. This category encompasses both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as herbal and complementary treatments. Notably, several types of medication are associated with nausea as a side effect, including chemotherapy agents, certain antibiotics, oral contraceptives, specific antidepressants, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Health Conditions Associated with Nausea
Several health issues and disorders that can lead to feelings of nausea include:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which results in stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation and nausea.
- Viral and bacterial infections affecting the stomach.
- Motion sickness, which can occur during travel.
- Consumption of spicy or fatty foods, as well as eating foods to which the individual is allergic; overeating can also contribute to nausea.
- Severe pain, typically seen in conditions such as pancreatitis and kidney stones.
- Stomach or duodenal ulcers.
- Bowel obstruction.
- Heart attack.
- Migraine headaches.
- Meningitis.
- Liver failure or cancer.
- Ear infections or inflammation.
- Low blood sugar levels.
- Food poisoning.
- CNS disorders affecting the brain and spinal cord.
Additional Contributing Factors
Beyond the aforementioned conditions, several other factors can lead to nausea, including:
- Undergoing general anesthesia.
- Morning sickness associated with pregnancy.
- Alcohol consumption.
- Dizziness.
- Fever.
- Poisoning from toxic substances.