Written by Nahir Abdel Nabi
Monday, February 20, 2023 03:00 PM
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of many health conditions, starting with the stomach flu and stomach acid In addition to concussions and migraines, pregnant women experience nausea frequently in the early part of their pregnancy. Nausea can also occur in babies..
According to the website healthy Nausea is a feeling of discomfort in the stomach, and it can feel heavy, tight, or feel indigestion. Nausea is often accompanied by an urge to vomit, but it does not always lead to vomiting..
Nausea is not a disease, but rather a symptom of various medical conditions. Some causes of nausea originate in the digestive system, such as food allergies, excess stomach acid, and appendicitis..
However, stimuli outside the digestive tract can also trigger nausea or vomiting, such as nausea associated with pregnancy (morning sickness), nausea associated with chemotherapy, nausea from motion sickness, inner ear problems, migraines, head injuries, brain infections, or tumors..
Some of the common health conditions that nausea can be a symptom of include:
Early pregnancy
Motion sickness
Food poisoning or stomach flu
Food intolerance or food allergy
– Overeating
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
-Appendicitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Gallbladder diseases
Acute pancreatitis
Intestinal obstruction
Chemical toxins
Concussion or brain injury
-Migraines
-heart attack
Kidney disease
Liver disorders
Immune system disorders
Brain tumors
Certain types of cancer
Emotional tension, anxiety or fear
Viral infections
Eating disorders
The smells of some foods can cause or worsen nausea
Side effects of medications such as painkillers, antibiotics, chemotherapy and radiotherapy (cancer treatment)
Why do I get nauseous easily after eating?
If eating makes your nausea worse, it could be something as simple as a trigger of odor or a viral infection from contaminated food. Your symptoms should improve by avoiding trigger foods or using supportive measures until the infection clears up. If nausea persists after 1 week of home remedies or If you have persistent vomiting, make an appointment with your healthcare professional. They can figure out what’s causing your symptoms, for example, a food allergy, pregnancy, a stomach bug, gallbladder disease, or something outside of your digestive system. (GI) and treat it accordingly.
What can aggravate nausea after eating?
eating spicy, fatty or fried foods; Eating too quickly and eating large meals can exacerbate nausea after eating.
How to prevent nausea after eating?
These tips may help relieve nausea after eating:
Eat healthy foods, avoid fried, fatty and spicy foods as well as foods rich in sugar.
If you have a stomach virus, eat light, bland foods (low-fat foods) such as toast and crackers..
Eat small, frequent meals.
Eat slowly and drink slowly.
Eat foods at room temperature (the smell of cooked food makes some people feel sick).
Avoid mixing hot and cold foods.
Relax, practice deep breathing, and avoid activity after eating to allow your digestive system to digest the meal.
Drink clear liquids and chilled beverages such as cold water, iced ginger tea, and ginger ale.
Avoid triggers if you know of a food intolerance.
Avoid brushing your teeth after eating.