Nausea, or the feeling of getting sick, is a feeling of uneasiness that comes before vomiting. It is not a disease but a symptom that often occurs with various health conditions.
Nausea can be acute or chronic, physical or psychological and caused by conditions, such as food poisoning, peptic ulcers, motion sickness, pregnancy and brain disorders. It is extremely common in the first trimester of pregnancy. It could also be seen as a side effect of certain medications, or due to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Nausea is found to be three times more common in females than males. A mild or occasional episode of nausea and vomiting can be safely treated at home and does not require any medical attention. However, if nausea is chronic in nature and/or multiple episodes of nausea and vomiting occur within a short span, medical care is essential.
The treatment of nausea includes controlling the symptom with antiemetic drugs, treating the underlying cause, and providing supportive care.
