Irene Wanyama

8 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF NAUSEA A few years back I was expectant. The first few months had severe bouts of nausea. A few years back I was expectant .he first few months had severe bouts of nausea.hat is the first three months of pregnancy are the toughest. So here I was not able to eat certain foods even the smell of fried onions was enough to trigger this uncomfortable feeling. Pregnancy is one of several causes of nausea. Today we look at the 8 most common causes of nausea; 1. PREGNANCY Like we said in the beginning nausea is very common during the first three months of pregnancy. Most women experience severe bouts of nausea and sometimes even vomiting. About 50-90% of pregnant women suffer from nausea. In very severe cases this may extend into the second trimester. Usually, these symptoms end after the first trimester but if it persists then medical attention should be sought. 2. MOTION OR SEA SICKNESS This can be as a result of a bumpy ride. The movement causes the messages transmitted to the brain to sync up with the senses leading to nausea. Also, the smell of motor vehicle fuel such as petrol causes nausea when inhaled. Some people are hydrophobic that is they fear water and so this makes them feel nauseous when traveling by sea. 3. MEDICATION Some types of medicines cause and medical procedures like chemotherapy cause nausea. In cases where this symptom is severe or persistent, it’s advisable to go to the doctor or stop the medication immediately and seek alternatives. When chemotherapy is being administered to cancer patients there is usually severe nausea which may lead to vomiting. It’s advisable to be in close contact with your doctor when you start experiencing this. 4. DIET Overeating feeding on spicy and high-fat foods can upset the stomach and cause nausea. Also eating foods that you are allergic to can also cause nausea Foods that have expired also cause nausea because of the bad smell that comes from it. Avoid such foods, spices should use in small portions, the same applies to cooking oil. 5. HEARTBURN OR GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE This disease causes the stomach content to come back up the esophagus when you eat. There are foods that also cause heartburns such as sweet potatoes and certain types of vegetables. This causes a burning sensation that causes nausea. Avoid consuming this food or a food that can neutralize the burning such as milk alongside them. 6. INFECTION OR VIRUS Bacteria or viruses can affect the stomach leading to nausea. Foodborne bacteria cause a can illness known as food poisoning. Viral infections also cause nausea. In such cases, it’s advisable to seek medical advice and treatment. 7. PAIN Intense pain can contribute to nausea. This is true for conditions such as pancreatitis, gallbladder stones or kidney stones. In such cases, it’s wise to see the doctor. 8. ULCER These are wounds that usually form in the stomach or small intestines. In the stomach, they are stomach ulcers while in the small intestines they are duodenal ulcers. This condition can cause nausea symptoms. It is so important to seek medication immediately it’s discovered that you have ulcers. Finally, it’s easy to control nausea when you know the triggers. In cases like pregnancy need rehydration and a lot of patience because it’s a stage that ends after the first trimester. Above all, if symptoms persist don’t hesitate to seek medical advice