Guest guest Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Nausea and vomiting Many disorders trigger nausea and vomiting. Here are some common causes — and how to settle your stomach. Nausea and vomiting occur in many disorders. Here are some common causes — along with ways to settle your stomach. Causes are varied Nausea and vomiting can be triggered by many factors, including: Gastroenteritis. This inflammation of the lining of your stomach and intestines is typically caused by a viral infection or bacteria from contaminated food or water. In addition to nausea and vomiting, you may have watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Headache or inner ear disturbance. An intense headache, such as a migraine, can cause nausea and vomiting. An inner ear disturbance, such as motion sickness, also can make you queasy. A rare cause of headache and nausea with vomiting is a brain tumor. Medical treatment. Vomiting is often associated with anti-cancer drugs and radiation therapy. Toxins. High levels of toxins in your blood — including alcohol, nicotine and drugs such as antibiotics — can cause nausea and vomiting. Hormones. The hormonal changes of early pregnancy can make you nauseated and lead to vomiting, as can the surges in hormones that often occur in periods of intense stress. Problems with the thyroid gland — producing either too much thyroid hormone or not enough — also can result in nausea. Diabetes. Diabetes also can cause nausea, especially if it's poorly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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