It is believed that the appearance nausea in the morning in a woman may only be related to pregnancy, but it is not. There are many reasons that cause the symptom. Signs are divided into physiological and pathological. It is necessary to study the factors that can influence the onset of nausea in the morning, as well as how to treat the symptom.
Record content:
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1 Possible reasons
- 1.1 Appendicitis
- 1.2 Diseases of the brain
- 1.3 Pyelonephritis
- 1.4 Lesion of the gastrointestinal tract
- 1.5 Helminthiasis
- 1.6 Diabetes
- 1.7 Anemia
- 1.8 Pathology of the cardiovascular system
- 1.9 Tumor
- 2 Diagnostics
- 3 When to see a doctor
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4 Treatment methods
- 4.1 Medications
- 4.2 Traditional methods
- 4.3 Other methods
- 5 Possible complications
- 6 Video about nausea
Possible reasons
Nausea in the morning (causes in women include appendicitis) is a symptom that can occur due to the influence of various factors. They are divided into physiological and pathological.
The first type includes the following reasons:
- motion sickness - nausea can be associated with a long trip by car or bus, air travel;
- psychogenic intolerance to some product - nausea appears when a woman sees unloved food;
- smoking or drinking alcohol on an empty stomach;
- hangover syndrome - post-intoxication associated with the use of alcoholic beverages;
- premenstrual syndrome (PMS);
- improper diet - nausea can appear if a woman skips meals, adheres to a strict diet;
- taking medications on an empty stomach - for example, when using antibacterial, antihistamines, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, nausea may appear;
- changes that occur in the hormonal background - the amount of hormones changes during adolescence, with the onset of menopause;
- stressful situations;
- Withdrawal syndrome - when you stop taking medications (for example, caffeine-sodium benzoate), you may experience a withdrawal syndrome, which is often characterized by nausea;
- panic attack - a painful attack of severe anxiety, which is accompanied by fear and various disorders;
- the use of chemotherapy.
Morning nausea can be associated with pathological causes.
The appearance of a symptom is allowed due to the following factors:
- appendicitis;
- brain diseases;
- pyelonephritis;
- damage to the gastrointestinal tract;
- helminthiasis;
- diabetes;
- anemia;
- pathology of the cardiovascular system;
- tumor.
Appendicitis
The disease is an inflammation of the appendix called the appendix. The danger of pathology is a rapid course and an increased likelihood of complications (including death).
Appendicitis can be acute or chronic. In the first case, the disease develops rapidly, the symptoms appear vividly. If no help is available, appendicitis progresses.
Chronic disease occurs rarely, most often in the absence of treatment for the acute form. In this case, the symptoms are similar, but appear sluggish. Chronic appendicitis is characterized by phases of exacerbation and remission (remission of symptoms).
Symptoms of the disease:
- pain in the navel or in the lower right abdomen - sensations can be incessant, pulling or cutting;
- discomfort may radiate to the thigh;
- increased pain during coughing, sneezing, in a supine position;
- stool disorder - diarrhea or constipation;
- nausea;
- discharge of vomit - the sign does not bring relief;
- change in blood pressure (BP) - increase or decrease;
- heart palpitations;
- an increase in body temperature - first up to 38, and then up to 40 degrees;
- dry mouth;
- pallor of the skin;
- weakness;
- inhibited reaction;
- lack of appetite;
- the release of cold sweats;
- gas formation.
Diseases of the brain
Morning nausea may indicate meningitis or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The first disease is characterized by inflammation of the membranes (they perform a protective function) of the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis symptoms:
- increased body temperature;
- chills;
- headache;
- the stiffness of the muscles of the back of the head is an increased tone and stable muscle resistance during passive movements, that is, complete relaxation is impossible;
- photophobia;
- lethargic state;
- drowsiness;
- nausea and vomiting;
- convulsions;
- confusion of consciousness;
- loss of consciousness (sometimes);
- muscle weakness;
- lack of appetite;
- heart palpitations;
- impaired concentration of attention;
- rash on the skin and mucous membranes (at the onset of the disease) - a symptom is often associated with an allergic reaction.
TBI - mechanical damage to the skull and / or intracranial formations (brain, membranes, vessels). The condition occurs in 25 - 30% of all injuries. With TBI, the probability of death is 50-60%.
Damage signs:
- loss of consciousness - the symptom appears immediately after TBI, the symptom can last from several minutes to a day;
- pain in the head - the symptom appears after the person has come to his senses;
- nausea;
- discharge of vomit - the symptom does not bring relief;
- dizziness;
- redness of the skin of the face;
- increased sweating;
- hematoma, soft tissue hemorrhage - symptoms are characteristic of a fracture of the bones of the skull;
- the appearance of cerebrospinal fluid (fluid that feeds the brain) from the ear and nasal cavities;
- convulsions - limbs move involuntarily, sometimes biting the tongue and uncontrolled urination appear additionally;
- memory loss (amnesia) - the symptom appears immediately after TBI, the person does not remember what happened before the injury (retrograde form) or what happened after it was received (anterograde variety).
With TBI, additional signs may appear, it all depends on the area of damage. Details are shown in the table.
| Damage | Signs |
| Cerebral vessels | The appearance of traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage is possible. That is, the blood enters the space between the membranes of the brain. The following symptoms appear:
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| Frontal lobe | The defeat is characterized by the following symptoms:
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| Temporal lobe | The following symptoms appear:
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| Parietal lobe | Sensitivity is impaired in one half of the body. That is, a person does not feel touch, pain. |
| Occipital lobe | In this case, vision is impaired. As a result, blindness or limited vision develops. |
Pyelonephritis
The disease is understood as an inflammatory process in the kidneys. Predominantly, the lesion of the calyx-pelvis system occurs. The disease can be acute or chronic.
Symptoms of the first type:
- strong pain in the side;
- pain increases with deep breathing and palpation;
- nausea and vomiting;
- general weakness;
- lack of appetite;
- increased body temperature;
- chills;
- headache;
- muscle pain;
- increased urination;
- swelling of the limbs;
- heart palpitations.
Signs of chronic pyelonephritis:
- increased urge to empty the bladder;
- pain when urinating;
- increased blood pressure;
- change in the color of urine - the liquid becomes dark, cloudy, additional blood may be present;
- change in the smell of urine - the liquid smells like fish.
Lesion of the gastrointestinal tract
Most often, nausea occurs with food poisoning. This is a gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when exposed to pathogenic microorganisms. The reasons for the appearance are the use of stale or low-quality products, mushrooms of a poisonous nature.
Signs of poisoning:
- diarrhea of repeated nature - stool with an unpleasant odor and particles of undigested food;
- discharge of vomit;
- nausea;
- pain in the head;
- general weakness;
- heat;
- visual impairment - the appearance of flies and fog in the eyes;
- heart palpitations.
If a person has consumed poisonous mushrooms, hallucinations appear. Most often, the symptom occurs when poisoning with false mushrooms and fly agaric. In addition, violations from the gastrointestinal tract are noted - loose stools, vomiting, abdominal pain. And also when eating mushrooms, kidney failure, death is allowed.
Additionally, nausea may indicate the following pathologies:
- gastritis;
- pancreatitis;
- cholecystitis;
- violation of intestinal microflora;
- stomach ulcer;
- gastroduodenitis;
- enterocolitis;
- hernia of the esophagus;
- hepatitis;
- gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
General symptoms of gastrointestinal tract damage:
- nausea;
- vomiting - if bleeding is open, the masses turn dark brown;
- belching;
- heartburn;
- heaviness after eating;
- smooth muscle spasm;
- abdominal pain;
- loss of appetite;
- increased gas formation;
- dryness and flaking of the skin;
- poor condition of hair, nails, teeth;
- yellowing of the skin (with diseases of the liver, gallbladder);
- stool that looks like coffee grounds.
Helminthiasis
Infectious diseases caused by parasitic worms.
Signs of pathology:
- increased body temperature;
- swelling of the face;
- rashes on the skin;
- diarrhea or constipation;
- nausea and vomiting;
- lack or increased appetite;
- bowel pain;
- severe itching in the anal area (enterobiasis);
- hemorrhagic colitis (trichocephalosis);
- intestinal obstruction, jaundice (ascariasis).
Diabetes
Impaired glucose absorption and high blood sugar.
Signs of the disease:
- increased urination;
- constant thirst;
- weight loss with decreased appetite;
- muscle weakness;
- the smell of acetone from urine;
- deterioration in visual acuity;
- headache;
- nausea;
- numbness of the limbs;
- dry mouth;
- darkening and thickening of the cover in the area of skin folds.
Anemia
Another name for the disease is anemia. Pathology is characterized by a reduced amount of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the blood.
Signs of anemia:
- fatigue at minimum exertion;
- drowsiness;
- decreased mental activity;
- impaired concentration of attention;
- headache;
- flies before the eyes;
- noise in ears;
- shortness of breath with light exertion;
- pallor of the skin;
- heart palpitations;
- lack of appetite;
- irritability;
- nausea.
Pathology of the cardiovascular system
Nausea may occur due to heart attack, arterial hypertension, or hypotension. Description of pathologies is indicated in the table.
| Item name | Disease | ||
| Myocardial infarction | Hypertension | Hypotension | |
| Definition | Necrosis (necrosis) of the heart muscle due to acute insufficiency of blood flow. In this case, the supply of oxygen to the organ is disrupted. The condition is a form of coronary artery disease (CHD). If you suspect a myocardial infarction, you need to call an ambulance. |
Increased blood pressure (more than 140/90 mm Hg) | Reduced blood pressure (less than 90/60 mm Hg) |
| Symptoms | Signs of the disease:
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The disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
If blood pressure is more than 150/90 mm Hg. the following symptoms appear:
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Signs of pathology:
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Tumor
Nausea in the morning in women can occur for a variety of reasons.
Testimony of a symptom of a neoplasm is allowed:
- stomach;
- gallbladder;
- liver;
- pancreas;
- brain.
The tumor can be benign or malignant.
In the first case, the following symptoms appear:
- pain at the site of localization;
- bleeding in the localization area;
- increased body temperature;
- sharp weight loss;
- feeling of pressure on internal organs;
- nausea.
Signs of a malignant tumor:
- purulent blood secretion in urine and feces;
- nausea and vomiting;
- headache;
- a sharp decrease in body weight;
- muscle and bone pain;
- lack of appetite;
- anemia.
Diagnostics
Nausea in the morning (causes in women include unhealthy diet) is a symptom, upon the appearance of which a diagnosis is prescribed. The examination allows you to determine the factor that influenced the onset of the symptom.
Diagnostics can include the following methods:
- general analysis of blood and urine - allow you to determine the value of important indicators (hemoglobin, erythrocytes, etc.);
- urine analysis according to Nechiporenko and Zimnitsky - used to diagnose diseases of the urinary organs;
- a blood test for tumor markers - used to determine a malignant tumor;
- analysis for helminths (roundworms, trichinella and others);
- determination of the value of sugar - the analysis is used to diagnose diabetes;
- coprogram - a comprehensive study of feces;
- irrigoscopy - X-ray of the colon;
- ultrasound examination (ultrasound) - the method allows you to determine the deviation in the size of the organs;
- computed tomography (CT) - exposure to X-rays, as a result of the procedure, three-dimensional images of organs are obtained;
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - exposure to electromagnetic radiation, as a result of the procedure, three-dimensional images are obtained;
- biopsy - a small section of cells is taken from the affected organ and sent to the laboratory, most often, using the method, the benign or malignant tumor is revealed;
- electroencephalography (EEG) - a study that determines the electrical activity of the brain;
- cystography - an x-ray method for examining the bladder;
- urography - radiopaque examination of the kidneys and urinary tract;
- angiography of the arteries of the kidneys - determination of the state of the vessels;
- electrocardiogram (ECG) - determination of the electrical activity of the heart muscle;
- fibrogastroduodenoscopy (FGDS) is a visual examination of the gastric mucosa.
The cost of diagnostics may vary. It all depends on the list of procedures, city, organization. Therefore, the price must be found out at the clinic.
You can get diagnostics free of charge. To do this, you need to contact the clinic with a compulsory health insurance policy (MHI).
When to see a doctor
If a woman's nausea persists for a long time (more than 5 - 7 days), you need to see a doctor. When a symptom appears, a therapist is visited - this is a general practitioner.
Before scheduling a survey, he performs the following points:
- survey - the specialist asks questions that relate to the symptom;
- measurement of indicators (blood pressure, temperature, pulse);
- examination of the skin, mucous membranes.
It may be necessary to consult additional specialists. It all depends on the cause of the nausea.
The therapist can refer the patient to the following specialists:
- cardiologist - diagnostics and treatment of pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- surgeon - performs surgical operations;
- oncologist - identifies and treats benign or malignant tumors;
- traumatologist - diagnosis and treatment of injuries;
- neurologist - definition and therapy of diseases of the nervous system;
- nephrologist - identification and treatment of kidney pathologies;
- hematologist - detection and treatment of blood diseases;
- hepatologist - diagnostics and therapy of liver pathologies;
- gastroenterologist - definition and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases;
- infectious disease specialist or parasitologist - identification and treatment of helminthiasis;
- endocrinologist - determines and treats impaired metabolism;
- nutritionist - draws up a meal plan.
Symptoms for which you need to call an ambulance:
- in addition to nausea, vomiting appeared;
- BP deviates greatly from the norm;
- a person's well-being is rapidly deteriorating;
- there were severe pains in the sternum;
- the person has lost consciousness.
Treatment methods
Nausea in the morning (causes in women include helminthiasis) is a symptom that needs to be treated. Most often, complex therapy is prescribed, that is, a simultaneous combination of several methods.
As a treatment can be used:
- medications;
- traditional therapy;
- other methods.
Therapy is not required if the nausea has passed on its own, did not indicate a disease, and there are no accompanying symptoms.
Medications
Medicines eliminate nausea in the morning, make a person feel better. Antiemetic medications may be prescribed to reduce symptoms.
These include the following tools:
- Cerucal;
Cerucal - Raglan;
- Metoclopramide;
- Motilium;
- Domperidone;
- Passage;
- Motilak;
- Motonium.
The doctor may prescribe additional medications. Their list depends on the cause of the nausea in the morning. The table shows common factors and methods of their drug treatment.
| The factor that caused nausea | Medications |
| Pyelonephritis | The following drugs are prescribed as therapy:
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| Food poisoning | The following drugs are prescribed as therapy:
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| Hypertension | The following medicines are used for treatment:
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| Hypotension | Drug treatment:
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| Helminthiasis | Drugs for treatment:
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Medicines must be prescribed by a specialist. The doctor takes into account the information specified in the instructions for the use of the product. It also takes into account the individual characteristics of the organism. Then the specialist decides on the appointment of the drug.
Traditional methods
There are herbal recipes that eliminate morning sickness.
Popular folk remedies:
- Camomile tea. For preparation, you must purchase dried flowers of the plant in the pharmacy chain. Then take 30 g of chamomile and 200 ml of hot water. Mix thoroughly, leave for 60 minutes, filter through cheesecloth. Take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day.
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Infusion with lemon balm. To prepare a recipe, you need to take 4 tsp. herbs plants and 1 cup boiling water. Pour into a thermos, leave for 2 - 3 hours. Filter through cheesecloth, take 1 glass for 30 - 40 minutes. before meals. It is necessary to use the infusion 3-4 times a day.
- A decoction of ginger root. For cooking, you need to take 1 tsp. crushed component and 2 glasses of water. Wait for the mixture to boil on the stove, cook for 5 - 10 minutes. Cool, filter through cheesecloth. Take a decoction of 200 ml up to 3 times a day.
- Potato. Scroll the vegetable (1 pc.) In a meat grinder, squeeze the juice out of it. Take 0.5 tsp. product in 15 - 20 minutes. before meals 2 - 3 times a day.
- Salt. Put a pinch of the product on your tongue and suck. Do not drink with water.
- Herbal mixture. To prepare the recipe, you need to take 5 g of cinnamon and 100 ml of hot water. Pour into a jar, remove it in a warm place for 30 minutes. Filter the mixture through cheesecloth, add 10 g of natural honey. Consume the cooked amount.
Other methods
In addition to medicines and folk remedies, other methods can be used in therapy. Details are shown in the table.
| Name | Description |
| Proper nutrition | To eliminate nausea, it is recommended to adhere to the following points:
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| Physical activity | You should not overload the body. For general strengthening, it is enough to exercise in the morning. Additionally, you can choose an activity to your liking - swimming, cycling, walking. |
| A change of scenery | Nausea can worsen if the person is in an unfavorable environment. For example, in a stuffy room. Therefore, with nausea, you can change the situation:
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| Surgery | A doctor may recommend an intervention. This happens if conservative therapy is ineffective or its use is meaningless. For example, the intervention is used for appendicitis, neoplasm. The need and method of performing the operation is selected by a specialist, taking into account the cause of nausea, the individual characteristics of the body. |
Possible complications
Nausea in the morning (causes in women include panic attacks) is a symptom that can be characterized by complications. The consequences appear in the absence or untimely therapy of the symptom.
Possible complications:
- dehydration;
- rupture of the esophagus;
- damage to the mucous layer of the stomach;
- toxic damage to the lungs;
- depression;
- decreased quality of life.
If nausea indicates a disease, in the absence of therapy, pathology will develop. In the future, it will take more time for treatment. The most serious complication is death.
A symptom of nausea may appear in women in the morning. The sign does not always indicate pregnancy. Nausea in the morning can occur due to physiological (improper diet, bad habits, drug withdrawal) or pathological (pyelonephritis, heart attack, neoplasm) reasons. You should visit a doctor if the symptom bothers a woman for more than 5 to 7 days.
The specialist will prescribe an examination, according to the results of which he will make an accurate diagnosis. Further therapy is prescribed. Treatment may include medicines, folk recipes, other methods (surgery, nutrition, sports). The most important thing is to reduce the likelihood of complications. To do this, you must follow the doctor's recommendations.
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