Common Causes of Nausea and Vomiting
Common Causes of Nausea
- “Stomach flu” or gastroenteritis, usually caused by a virus or bacteria
- Eating too much food or drinking too much alcohol
- Pregnancy
- Motion sickness (eg, car, boat, plane)
- Food poisoning from tainted food
- Emotional stress, such as anxiety or fear
- Intense pain
- Certain medicines
- Chemotherapy for cancer
- Food allergies
Other Causes of Nausea
Serious health problems that can cause nausea and vomiting include:
- Appendicitis
- Gall bladder problems
- Heart attack
- Brain injury
- Bowel obstruction (blockage)
- Cancer
- Blood sugar imbalance (associated with diabetes)
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