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What is nausea

What is nausea

Nausea

Nausea is a feeling of discomfort in the area of ​​the stomach and the desire to vomit. It is not a disease but may be a symptom of many conditions and diseases.

Causes of nausea

In many cases, nausea is caused by:

Nausea pregnancy

Feeling nauseous during the first months of pregnancy is one of the most troublesome issues for pregnant women. About 80% of women, the most severe form of pregnancy nausea (severe and excessive vomiting during pregnancy), is characterized by frequent vomiting during mealtime and weight loss. The cause of gestational nausea is thought to be related to elevated levels of pregnancy hormones (HCG), estrogen, and thyroid hormone. The high level of pregnancy hormone reduces the risk of miscarriage, so the woman who suffers from pregnancy sickness is less likely to miscarriage than others.

Common causes of pregnancy nausea include:

  • Pregnancy hormone levels are higher than normal, especially when pregnant with twins.
  • There is a disturbance in the process of internal ear balance.
  • Infection in the stomach and intestines may cause gastrointestinal disorders, ulcers, and GERD.
  • Fatigue and hunger.
  • It is believed that increasing the sense of smell and nausea in the pregnant preventive measure reduces the possibility of taking unsafe substances or harmful toxins.
  • Some doctors believe that pregnancy sickness is a psychological condition due to stress or negative feelings about pregnancy, while most people think that pregnancy nausea is causing stress, not vice versa.

Symptoms of nausea

Nausea may be accompanied by the following signs and symptoms:

  • Headaches.
  • Fever.
  • diarrhea.
  • Gases
  • The desire to vomit.
  • Feeling dizzy and dizzy.
  • Abdominal pain and stomach.
  • Dry mouth.
  • Decreased amount of urine.

The following symptoms may indicate serious illness:

  • Vomiting associated with blood or yellow substance.
  • Weight loss.
  • Acute abdominal pain.
  • Fever and neck stiffness.
  • Appearance of skin rash.
  • Increased vulnerability and loss of consciousness.
  • Persistent vomiting aggravated for 48 hours.
  • Confusion and lethargy.
  • Pulse speed
  • breathing difficulties
  • Excessive sweating.
  • Fainting

Diagnosis of nausea

To identify the real cause of nausea, the doctor may resort to a range of procedures, such as:

  • Clinical examination.
  • Examination of blood sample.
  • Examination of urine sample.
  • Abdominal imaging using radiology.
  • Tests for the evaluation of gastrointestinal movement include:
    • Breathing tests.
    • Radioactive scan.
    • Electrotherapy Planning (EGG – Electrogastrography).
    • Intravenous intestinal pressure measurement.
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and brain.

Living with nausea

There are several ways to control nausea and mitigate its effects, including:

  • Drink water or cold cold drinks to avoid dehydration.
  • Eat light foods and avoid fried or fatty foods or desserts.
  • Eat several small meals a day instead of three large meals.
  • Do not confuse cold and hot foods.
  • Drink and eat slowly.
  • Avoid frequent movement after eating.
  • Avoid cleaning your teeth after eating directly.
  • Diversify foods for integrated nutrition.

Treatment of nausea

The treatment of nausea and vomiting to compensate the body for lack of fluids, salts, food, and know the real cause of nausea and vomiting and try to treat, and relieve nausea and vomiting as symptoms when it is not possible to discover the real cause. Nausea and vomiting can be treated using the following treatments:

  • Antiviral drugs including phenothiazines and butyrophenones.
  • Motivation drugs such as Serotonin, Macrolide Antibiotics,
  • Surgical procedures, including gastrointestinal delivery, endoscopic gastrostomy and others.

Treatment of nausea by natural methods

  • Eat snacks rich in fiber such as apples and raw vegetables; because fiber removes chemicals causing nausea from the body.
  • Eat foods that contain starches, such as citrus and bread; roasted bread helps absorb acids in the stomach and calm the troubled stomach.
  • Drinking ginger tea, gingerbread or gingerbread and ginger biscuits relieves nausea. Studies have shown that ginger is effective in treating nausea, pregnancy, nausea caused by surgery, and chemotherapy for cancer patients. It is believed that active ingredients in ginger directly affect the digestive system and the body. Central nervous system.
  • Take water to avoid dehydration and headache associated with nausea.
  • Eat protein-rich snacks such as nuts and peanut butter to relieve symptoms of nausea.
  • Eat bananas to make up lost potassium with vomit and diarrhea.
  • Drink a cup of mint tea or chew mint leaves fresh from effective means to relieve nausea; thanks to its sedative and anesthetic effect. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the mint relaxes the abdominal muscles and helps the bile to crack fat and increases the movement of food in the stomach.
  • Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years, where certain points in the body are pressed. Treatment involves inserting a long, thin needle into the skin. Scientists believe that the needles stimulate some nerves in the body to send signals to the brain to release hormones that reduce pain feelings. And nausea.
  • Acupuncture: This treatment is similar to tingling, but it is pressure by using fingers and massage on specific points in the body without the use of needles.
  • Treatment of nausea by controlling odors: by removing odors that can contribute to causing nausea and adding odors that can relieve nausea, such as: peppermint oil or lemon, essential oils, and cardamom, a few drops of these oils can be put on the body Inhaled when feeling nauseous, can also be used to massage the body.
  • Using hot water bottles or electric blankets warms the stomach and reduces cramping and pain, and can help relax muscles and reduce nausea.