Anxiety
symptoms - Nausea
Nausea can be described as:
- An unsettled feeling in the stomach that accompanies the
urge to vomit
- Stomach distress that causes an urge of vomit
Many things can bring on nausea. Some common causes are seasickness
and other motion sicknesses, early pregnancy, intense pain, exposure
to chemical toxins, emotional stress (fear), worry (anxiety),
gallbladder disease, food poisoning, indigestion, various viruses,
and certain smells or odors.
Nausea is not a disease in and of itself. It is a symptom of
other conditions. For example, it can be a symptom of stomach
flu, food poisoning, motion sickness, overeating, blocked intestine,
illness, concussion or brain injury, appendicitis, inner ear
conditions, and migraines. It can also be a symptom of more serious
conditions so it is important to see your doctor if your nausea
persists.
As mentioned, nausea is a very common symptom of stress, fear, and
anxiety. Since acute or chronic stress, fear, and anxiety can
cause the body to function abnormally, they can cause a number
of stomach and intestinal distresses including nausea, vomiting,
bloating, diarrhea, “lump in the stomach,” constipation,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and general stomach malaise, to name
a few.
Stress and anxiety caused nausea should NOT be considered as
a serious problem. In fact, there are many natural and practical
things you can do to eliminate nausea. It should, however, motivate
you to better understand stress and anxiety, and to take proactive
action to better manage these in your life, since prolonged stress
and anxiety contribute to more serious health conditions if left
untreated.
For more information about nausea as it relates to stress, fear,
and anxiety, the members
area of our web site fully describes this symptom, how it
affects the body, why it affects the body, and more importantly,
what you can do to eliminate nausea. |
