NAUSEA
Nausea is the sick queasy feeling that makes you feel like you may throw up. You may feel it only in your stomach, or alll of the way up into your throat, or chest.
Nausea is not a disease by itself. It is just another generalized symptom that is associated with a myriad of actual conditions and diagnoses. It is just one more way that your body is trying to tell you that something is not quite right.
You may also have:
An upset or tight stomach
Sweating
Extra saliva in your mouth
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain or cramping
Vomiting
And yes, you can feel nauseated without actually throwing up.
Feeling Sick to Your Stomach? Here Is What May Be Causing It
Nausea has many possible causes. Sometimes the problem begins in the stomach. Other times, the stomach is simply reacting to something happening elsewhere in the body.
Common causes include:
A stomach virus
Food poisoning
Acid reflux or indigestion
Motion sickness
Certain medications
Stress or anxiety
Dehydration or overheating
In Arizona, nausea can also be an early sign of heat exhaustion. Pay close attention when nausea begins after working, exercising, or spending time outdoors in hot weather.
The important question is not simply, “How do I stop feeling sick?”
The better question is, “Why does my body feel sick in the first place?”
Need Fast Nausea Relief? Start With These Simple Steps
When nausea is mild and there are no danger signs, a few simple steps may help:
Sit still and rest.
Move into a cool, quiet room.
Take small sips of clear fluid.
Avoid drinking a large amount all at once.
Eat small amounts of bland food when you feel ready.
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy meals.
Stay away from strong smells.
Do not lie flat right after eating.
Clear fluids may include water, an oral rehydration drink, or broth. Bland foods may include crackers, toast, rice, bananas, applesauce, or plain potatoes.
Do not force food when you are actively vomiting. Fluids are usually the first concern because vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration.
Why Do I Feel Nauseated but Never Throw Up?
Nausea does not always lead to vomiting.
Your brain, stomach, inner ear, nerves, hormones, and emotions all help control the nausea response. Something can disturb that system enough to make you feel sick without causing you to vomit.
Acid reflux
Indigestion
Anxiety or stress
Motion sickness
Medication side effects
Dehydration or overheating
Low blood sugar
Inner-ear problems
Stress or anxiety
Again we are exercising our Pattern Recognition: does the nausea happen after eating, while driving, during headaches, after taking medicine, or when you become overheated?
Could My Neck, Headache, or Dizziness Be Making Me Nauseated?
When Is Nausea a Warning Sign That I Should Not Ignore?
Most short-term nausea is not an emergency. Sometimes, however, nausea is part of a more serious problem.
Seek urgent medical help when nausea or vomiting comes with:
Chest pain or trouble breathing
A sudden, severe headache
Confusion, fainting, or severe weakness
Severe or worsening stomach pain
A hard or swollen abdomen
Vomit that contains blood or looks like coffee grounds
Green vomit
Signs of severe dehydration
A recent head or abdominal injury
Inability to keep fluids down
Signs of dehydration may include a very dry mouth, dark urine, very little urine, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, or extreme weakness.
Call 911 when nausea comes with chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe confusion, fainting, or another life-threatening symptom.
remember
no one is coming to rescue you because the hero you need is already inside you!
Nausea is your body’s warning light. Turning off the light without finding the cause does not serve you long term.
Through our Alpha 5 Phase System, we look at all of your systems and your whole body health to find the patterns, arrive at a conclusion and then craft a plan to address all of your findings. When chiropractic care is appropriate, we work through five clear phases to relieve irritation, realign the body, rebuild strength, retrain better movement, and help you reclaim better function.
If you are ready to take the first step, then hit the SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT button below and we will see you soon!
is the visit for you if you are just not quite sure chiropractic is the direction you want to go
or
you are curious and have questions.
It is a shorter visit, $67, has abbreviated paperwork
and a consultation with doctor.
We want you to leave knowing what you want to do next.
(It might not even be with us;)
If you are read to schedule, hit the button below. What have you got to lose?
Quick Links
Hours of Operation
Mon: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Wed: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fri: Appointment only
Sat: Appointment only
Sun: Closed
129 S Smith Road Tempe, AZ 85288
fullscript
log in here
