Nauseated All the Time: What To Do

Nausea or feeling sick is a condition nearly everyone has experienced at some point. Sometimes, nausea is accompanied by vomiting. While most episodes of nausea have no specific cause, some people still feel nauseated all the time and this experience has affected their quality of life.

Feeling nauseated all the time is not a good sign and must be taken seriously.

What to Do if You Feel Nauseated All the Time

First things first. If you feel nauseated all the time, you must be able to determine the cause of your nausea. If you can’t find the cause by yourself, medical help will be required.

Below are some of the common causes of nausea as well as tips on how you can deal with it.

Stress, Anxiety and Fear

Stress, anxiety and fear may cause the body to function improperly, which can result in a number of stomach and intestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating and constipation. This is because stress, anxiety and fear cause a release of extra adrenaline in the body which results to an imbalance in the digestive system.

What To Do About It: When you’re in a fearful situation, try to relax, as nausea will not go away until the situation is okay. If you’re stressed or anxious, find ways where you can release your stress and calm down. However, if it has been chronic, you need to seek medical help to address the underlying cause of your nausea.

Food Intolerance or Food Allergy

For some people, nausea is triggered by food, especially those who are suffering from a food intolerance or allergy. In some cases, the food is not the real cause, but a change in eating habits or diet may be.

What To Do About It: Avoid food you're allergic to and maintain a healthy diet. 

Eating Disorders and Overeating

Eating disorders and overeating can cause nausea because food isn't processed properly by the digestive system. This phenomenon is common in people whose digestive systems are weak or those who had surgery wherein the digestive system's functional capacity is reduced.

What To Do About It: The most important step is to not overeat. If you do overeat, take an antacid, have some peppermint, peppermint tea or fennel seeds. Aromatherapy is also an option.

Migraine

A migraine is a severe headache that creates pressure in the skull. As a response to the increase in pressure, the body releases chemicals that are responsible for inflammation. As a result, a person who is having migraines feels sick, vomits or will experience diarrhea.

What To Do About It: Long and deep breaths and loosening your clothes can provide some relief. Stay hydrated but do not drink a lot of water all at once.

Medications

Painkillers such as opioids like morphine can cause nausea as well as vomiting. In addition, anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin can also trigger nausea because these medicines slow down intestinal movement and irritate the stomach.

What To Do About It: Nausea can be stopped if you stop taking these medications. But do not stop taking these medications unless your doctor has told you so. Nausea may be prevented by taking these drugs with a small amount of food or a meal. Also, you can take the medicine with one to two tablespoons of antacid. This can help coat your stomach.