Key takeaways: Nausea in the morning is a common symptom. And many times the cause is simply fatigue, hunger, or dehydration. Medical conditions that can cause morning nausea include pregnancy, high or low blood sugar, acid reflux, and mental health conditions.
Some possible causes include genes, digestive difficulties, nervous system problems and hormone imbalances. Specific bouts of vomiting may be triggered by: Colds, allergies or sinus problems. Emotional stress or excitement, especially in children.
Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are the most common underlying causes of sudden vomiting and usually clear up without treatment in a couple of days. Vomiting can sometimes be a symptom of something serious. Recurrent vomiting or vomiting that has lasted more than 2 days should always be investigated by your doctor.
get plenty of rest (tiredness can make nausea worse) avoid foods or smells that make you feel sick. eat something like dry toast or a plain biscuit before you get out of bed. eat small, frequent meals of plain foods that are high in carbohydrate and low in fat (such as bread, rice, crackers and pasta)
Clear vomit usually means there is nothing left in your stomach to throw up. It may be from a stomach infection, caused by a bacteria, virus, or food poisoning. In rare cases, clear vomit can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption, gastrointestinal disorders, acid reflux, or even stress.
If you vomit bile more than once, you could be having a medical condition responsible for the problem. Yellow bile is usually a result of changes in the body due to the underlying condition. In most cases, it's no cause for concern, especially if you vomit while your stomach is empty.
Throwing up stomach juices and acid, which is yellow, is very common if you haven't eaten in many hours or if you've already thrown up enough times to empty your stomach. If either of those are what you are experiencing, that is normal and there is no need to be concerned.
Your body may be experiencing vitamin deficiency. Try increasing B-complex vitamins and iron intake, and take 25 mg of zinc supplements per day. Taking 25 mg of vitamin B-6 has been shown to reduce nausea and vomiting significantly.
If you are vomiting continuously, it is very important to drink fluids, so that you don't become dehydrated. Drinks that contain sugar are better tolerated – sip a little bit every 15 minutes. Try sipping lemonade, cordial, electrolyte or glucose drinks, ginger beer, mineral or soda waters.
Bland, easy-to-digest foods
diet consists of bananas, (white) rice, applesauce, and toast. These foods don't have an overwhelming flavor, so they're less likely to upset your stomach. The starch can also absorb stomach acids to help relieve the queasy feeling.
Make an appointment with your doctor if: Vomiting lasts more than two days for adults, 24 hours for children under age 2 or 12 hours for infants. You've had bouts of nausea and vomiting for longer than one month. You've experienced unexplained weight loss along with nausea and vomiting.
Food allergies. Infections of the stomach or bowels, such as the "stomach flu" or food poisoning. Leaking of stomach contents (food or liquid) upward (also called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD) Medicines or medical treatments, such as cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment.
Cyclic vomiting syndrome, or CVS, is a disorder that causes sudden, repeated attacks—called episodes—of severe nausea and vomiting. Episodes can last from a few hours to several days. Episodes alternate with longer periods of no symptoms.
11,12. Neurological disorders that may cause chronic or recurrent nausea and/or vomiting include migraine, increased intracranial pressure, labyrinthine disorders and demyelinating disorders. Usually there are neurological symptoms and signs that clue the physician into these possibilities.
Nausea is not a disease itself, but can be a symptom of many disorders related to the digestive system, including: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Peptic ulcer disease. Problems with nerves or muscles in the stomach that cause slow stomach emptying or digestion (gastroparesis)
Medicines that treat nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics. Several OTC medicines are used as antiemetics. These include: Bismuth subsalicylate (2 brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol).
The quick and popular remedy — usually in the form of cola, ginger ale or clear sodas — is said to help settle the stomach with its slight fizz and replenish fluids and glucose lost by vomiting and diarrhea.
Try sipping clear, cold fluids, such as water and soft drinks, slowly through a straw. Fizzy drinks like soda water and ginger ale are quite refreshing. Lemon, peppermint or ginger teas have a pleasant taste and are also refreshing. The last two may also help to relieve nausea.
Morning sickness is probably caused by pregnancy hormones. The levels of hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) hormone in your body rises quickly during the first few weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy sickness is often at its worst when you first wake up, which is why it's called morning sickness.
The most commonly thought reason is the natural increase in hormones, especially human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG. Women who are having twins or multiples have much higher levels of hCG than women who carry one baby, and they are more prone to nausea and vomiting.
When should I be concerned about nausea? Nausea usually resolves by itself, but it can be a symptom of serious conditions like meningitis, concussion, and appendicitis. If it's accompanied by an intense headache or stiff neck, fever, blood in your vomit, severe abdominal pain, or confusion, see a doctor.
Dry heaving generally serves to prepare the body for vomiting by helping reverse the movement of contents in the stomach and food pipe (esophagus). Dry heaving may also occur when the brain continues to send the signal to clear the stomach even though it is already empty.
Therefore, when sleeping, the build-up of stomach acid could suddenly force you to vomit during the night. This is particularly relevant if you eat large meals before bed.