Nausea is the feeling of an upset stomach, with or without a feeling of vomiting. Most people throughout their lives have experienced this feeling, reason why represent one of the most common problems in the field of medicine. Despite the above, it is necessary to clarify that nausea is not considered a disease, but a symptom that is produced by other conditions. There is no doubt that nausea is an annoying symptom that can have a multitude of causes, the most common of which are those related to problems that occur in the abdominal organs, the middle ear and the brain.
If nausea occurs very regularly, it is important that the origin of the nausea is investigated, in order to establish an appropriate treatment. If nausea is accompanied by vomiting, it is important to rehydrate the patient and at the same time monitor electrolyte levels. Nausea can be reduced by avoiding the consumption of solid foods and pharmacologically using antiemetics. It is important not to eat excess food, this is because the stomach fills with food, therefore, digestive juices increase, and as digestive juices have greater weight than food, food rises to the esophagus, causing discomfort, and leading to gradual vomiting which is the most frequent nausea.
A diagnosis of nausea is not task easy since there are many diseases that can cause this symptom. In order to know the exact cause of nausea, the doctor must take into account if this symptomatology is related to a treatment with chemotherapy or radiotherapy; after surgeries; by the excessive intake of certain drugs or toxins; by infections; state of gestation; type diseases endocrine or metabolic such as diabetes; gastrointestinal problems, etc.
This is characterized by presenting itself as a very uncomfortable sensation, but that does not generate pain, it can be perceived in the back of the throat, chest or abdomen in the upper portion. This is also associated with a disgust or disgust towards certain foods or an urge to vomit.
