What to know about nausea after eating

What to know about nausea after eating

Almost every person has experienced this feeling at least once in their life.

Many people will experience feelings of nausea after eating too much food in one sitting. However, feeling nauseated after eating on a regular basis can be related to a variety of conditions. It is recommended to consult a doctor, because the feeling of nausea may be expressed in a state of health.

The conditions that cause nausea after eating range from mild to severe.

The digestive system refers to a collection of organs that work together to break down food and drink. They digest what is consumed, turning nutrients into energy that the body can use for functioning or store for later use.Any problems during this digestive process can cause nausea after eating.

As already mentioned, this discomfort can be temporary and can be caused by excessive or unhealthy eating habits, but if the feeling of nausea is chronic, it is likely that the body is indicating a health problem.

Causes of how nausea develops after eating include:

  • Hormonal changes often occur during pregnancy, which induce feelings of nausea at any time of day, frequently in the morning.Some pregnant women will experience nausea before eating a meal. Feelings of nausea will typically start during the second month of pregnancy. Nausea during pregnancy is not harmful to either the baby or mother and will usually resolve by the fourth month of pregnancy;
  • Infection. Nausea may be due to food intoxication or viral infection;
  • Food intolerances and allergies. It means that the body has difficulty digesting certain foods.
  • Gastrointestinal problems (GERD, heartburn, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome);
  • Migraine;
  • Heart attack;
  • Psychiatric or psychological;
  • Medications and etc.

In addition to nausea during these diseases or conditions, there are also other symptoms that are directly characteristic of the pathology.

When to see a doctor

Typically, nausea after eating is not related to a serious condition. If it continues for more than 5 days or if some of the symptoms mentioned above occur together, people should contact a doctor to rule out an underlying condition. Children who experience nausea after eating may need more attention. Contact a doctor if you mention any of the symptoms.

 

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