Probably, each of us dreams of waking up in the morning, feeling a surge of strength, vigor and high spirits.
But often, instead of these pleasant emotions, after a night’s sleep, a person begins to experience nausea, which prevents not only normal eating, but even brushing his teeth. Many people try not to pay attention to it.
But in vain! Nausea in the morning, which is regular, can be an alarm bell indicating some kind of malfunction in our body. In this article we will look at the possible causes of nausea in the morning.
Main causes of morning sickness
Nausea in the morning is the first sign of pregnancy
At least once in their life, every person has experienced a feeling of nausea in the morning. If unpleasant sensations occur once and do not recur periodically, then you should not worry.
But if nausea constantly bothers you, it is necessary to find out the reasons for its occurrence as quickly as possible by undergoing an examination at a medical institution.
Morning sickness can be caused by:
- pregnancy;
- disturbances in the functioning of the digestive system;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- inflammation of the appendix;
- inflammation of the gallbladder;
- migraine;
- disruptions in the activity of the body's endocrine system;
- pathologies of the central nervous system;
- problems in the functioning of the urinary system, kidneys;
- side effects of certain medications;
- overeating;
- drinking alcohol.
Let's consider these factors in more detail.
Symptomatic therapy
If unpleasant symptoms are caused by taking medications, it is enough to change the time of taking the medications or take them after a small snack. In case of severe intolerance to pharmaceutical drugs, doctors recommend parenteral methods of administration. Mild nausea in pregnant women, which does not violate or slightly violates the diet, does not require correction. The woman is recommended to eat frequent small meals, maintain psychological peace, and do feasible gymnastics. Severe toxicosis is an indication for hospitalization.
Since nausea on an empty stomach is associated with various diseases, to relieve it it is necessary to carry out etiotropic, pathogenetic treatment of the underlying pathology. Until the root cause of nausea is determined, herbal teas (chamomile, ginger) can be used to reduce discomfort; prokinetics, antacids, and mild sedative herbal remedies are prescribed as medications. If a symptom is combined with repeated vomiting, severe abdominal pain, or problems with general condition, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Morning sickness in diseases of the digestive system
Nausea and weakness are signs of intoxication
Often, morning sickness may indicate problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
As a rule, unpleasant sensations occur on an empty stomach and are combined with other symptoms - heartburn, a feeling of heaviness, pain and burning in the abdomen, which can intensify after breakfast.
Nausea, accompanied by belching, bloating and aching sensations in the right hypochondrium, may be a sign of pancreatitis. With diseases of the pancreas, bitterness in the mouth and intestinal disorders often occur.
Similar symptoms appear with peptic ulcers and gastritis. Nausea can also occur due to poisoning and intestinal infections, which are accompanied by weakness, headache, and fever.
If painful sensations appear, you must contact a gastroenterologist, who will prescribe the necessary examination and establish a diagnosis.
Features of treatment with medications
First of all, you should understand how to stop vomiting. For this purpose, the doctor prescribes a special anti-vomiting remedy: it can be in the form of injections (if it is absolutely impossible to swallow anything), tablets, syrups.
Since the release of stomach contents can provoke pain, medications are also prescribed to anesthetize the mucous walls of the stomach and relieve spasms. If the symptom is accompanied by diarrhea, then medications that relieve it are prescribed as an additional measure.
Vomiting after alcohol is a separate symptom. It is not stopped in any way, since the main goal is to rid the body of toxic substances. After this, it is necessary to restore the body’s water balance, and therefore it is recommended to drink as much plain water as possible.
Nausea in the morning due to inflammation of the gallbladder
Vomiting in the morning can also be due to problems with the gallbladder. Symptoms of disease of this organ are also:
- the presence of a metallic taste in the mouth;
- discomfort in the right side;
- the appearance of heartburn, bloating, flatulence;
- heat.
If similar symptoms appear, you should seek medical help as soon as possible.
Treating vomiting at home
While at home, you can also try to stop gagging using traditional medicine methods.
- Thus, tea based on mint leaves has an excellent calming effect. This is especially true for vomiting caused by a serious stressful situation. For the same purpose, you can drink 15 drops of mint tincture with water.
- A decoction of dill seeds, which can be purchased at any pharmacy, also has a beneficial effect on the treatment process.
- Lemon juice added to plain water is a great way to get rid of vomiting.
- If this is vomiting during pregnancy, then you should stick to fractional meals. Also an effective remedy during pregnancy is chewing a slice of lemon or simple crackers in the morning without getting out of bed, so it is better to prepare them in the evening.
The appearance of nausea in diseases of the cardiovascular system
Low acidity is the cause of morning sickness
The occurrence of nausea in the morning may indicate disturbances in the functioning of the body's cardiovascular system. Along with it, weakness, fatigue appears, and appetite decreases.
Morning sickness and dizziness are sure companions of hypertension. You should be especially wary of the following symptoms along with nausea:
- Pain on the left side of the chest, pallor of the skin, lack of air may indicate emerging heart failure, a pre-infarction condition.
- Dizziness and a grimaced face are signs of cerebral hemorrhage.
In such cases, it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance, since such conditions threaten human life and health.
Survey
The appearance of nausea on an empty stomach is caused by various pathologies of both the digestive tract and other body systems. Therefore, a comprehensive examination prescribed by a gastroenterologist includes a wide range of instrumental methods and laboratory tests. First, the state of the gastrointestinal tract is studied, then other organs are examined. The most valuable in diagnostic terms are:
- Sonography
. Ultrasound of the abdominal cavity is used at the initial stage of the examination to quickly assess the condition of the digestive tract and develop further tactics. Non-invasive ultrasound examination allows you to detect nonspecific signs of the inflammatory process and determine morphological disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. - Endoscopy
. According to indications, endoscopy is performed to clearly visualize the mucous membrane of the stomach, esophagus, and upper parts of the duodenum. The method is used to confirm inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, and scar changes. To clarify the diagnosis, a biopsy with histological examination is performed. - Intragastric pH-metry
. Hyperacid diseases often lead to nausea on an empty stomach, therefore, in the presence of specific complaints, it is recommended to measure the pH in the stomach for 24 hours. The method allows you to assess the quality and degree of activation of the acid-producing function of the organ. Additionally, the pH in the esophagus is measured. - Stool analysis
. All patients are prescribed a standard coprogram to identify intestinal disorders and are tested for helminth eggs. If an infectious etiology of the disease is suspected, an extensive bacteriological examination of stool is performed. To exclude bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, the Gregersen reaction is recommended. - Laboratory research
. Biochemical analysis of venous blood is a highly informative method that can be used to confirm liver and kidney dysfunctions and to identify the degree of endogenous intoxication. The blood is also tested for the most common antigens of intestinal infections, gastrin and pepsinogen levels.
All women of reproductive age who complain of morning sickness are prescribed a consultation with a gynecologist with a specific hormone test to confirm or deny the presence of pregnancy. When nausea on an empty stomach is combined with intense headaches, a neurological examination is recommended. In difficult cases, consultation with other specialists may be required to verify the diagnosis.
For complaints of nausea, a comprehensive gastroenterological examination is indicated.
Nausea due to disturbances in the body's endocrine system
Ginger mint tea - a remedy for nausea
The appearance of morning sickness may be associated with a malfunction of the thyroid gland - hypothyroidism.
With this disease, the amount of hormones produced decreases, which negatively affects a person’s well-being.
The following symptoms indicate the appearance of this endocrine disorder:
- freezing;
- depletion of body resources;
- poor appetite;
- memory problems and inattention.
Special medications prescribed by an endocrinologist after an examination will help restore hormonal levels.
1.What is appetite?
Appetite
- This is a normal physiological phenomenon of a regular nature, caused by a feeling of hunger.
Appetite provides a replenishment of nutrients and reminds you to eat. Normally, a growing feeling of hunger brings such significant internal discomfort that it forces one to neglect other needs until food enters the body. Appetite can be general or specific. With a general appetite,
a person is ready to eat any edible food to satisfy hunger.
A specific appetite
is an urgent need for a specific product. The specifics of nutrition in general are always determined by a deficiency of certain substances, which is why you want to eat either meat or flour, or only vegetables or fruits, or just drink water.
Loss of appetite is often perceived as a good thing, especially by people who are overweight, very busy, or have limited means of livelihood. However, loss of appetite should not be taken lightly. Appetite is one of the important physiological indicators. Its change, just like a change in body temperature, pressure, respiratory rate or pulse, indicates a shift in the functioning of certain body systems.
Often, severe stress conditions cause a refusal to eat. It must be remembered that depletion and deficiency of micro- and macroelements greatly aggravate the psychological crisis and make it difficult to get out of it. If you know for sure that the cause of loss of appetite is painful experiences, you need to force yourself to eat in small portions, but regularly. In other cases, when there are no apparent causes, consultation and examination should be sought. These can be doctors: therapist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, nutritionist, psychiatrist.
The complex of all changes in appetite is called “dysrexia”
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They can be expressed by a decrease in appetite, its sharp increase, perverted taste preferences or bulimia (absolute loss of the feeling of satiety). The most common appetite disorder, anorexia
, is a complete refusal to eat. Most often, anorexia occurs as a result of a strict diet and inadequate assessment of one’s weight and general condition. Refusal to eat is ensured first by volitional effort, and then, indeed, the feeling of hunger is completely lost, the body switches to internal nutrition, first using up the entire fat reserve, and then due to the degeneration of organs and tissues. This is a very dangerous condition; at a certain stage, a person with anorexia can no longer be saved.
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What is the difference between vomiting and regurgitation in newborns?
Newly born babies have one feature of the body that alarms and frightens parents - regurgitation. It is often accompanied by gagging without vomiting. In newborns, this symptom is a reaction of the upper gastrointestinal tract to various irritants and is not considered a pathology. Regurgitation is observed in infants due to physiological characteristics characteristic of the age period from 0 to 6 months (short esophagus, constant stay in a horizontal position, immaturity of the mucous membrane, poor functioning of the cardiac sphincter, etc.).
This phenomenon is called in pediatrics regurgitation and vomiting syndrome. But unlike regular vomiting, regurgitation is a passive process in which the abdominal muscles and diaphragm are not involved. Newborns and babies up to six months can regurgitate food 20-30 minutes after feeding, while vomiting has no connection with meals.
Babies spit up fresh milk or milk that has already partially curdled. Vomit may contain fragments of digested food, mucus and bile, and have an unpleasant odor. The volume of liquid when regurgitating liquid rarely exceeds 10 ml, and it flows out without pressure. When vomiting, which is preceded by a noticeable urge, more gastric contents come out, and it is thrown out suddenly, sometimes in a fountain.
Hangover syndrome
Symptoms of toxicosis can occur not only in pregnant women. The cause of gagging without vomiting in adults is often a hangover syndrome. This condition is common for men and women who drink alcohol. Vomiting usually occurs the day after fun.
According to its etiology, a hangover is a complex of symptoms characteristic of intoxication of the body with poisons and toxins released during the decomposition of ethyl alcohol. When alcohol enters the body, the liver begins to actively filter the blood and neutralize harmful substances, but with a large dose of iron consumed, it is not able to cope with all of them. Because of this, a person has a headache in the morning, nausea and vomiting without vomiting. In adults, this condition usually resolves within a day, but full recovery may take several days.
