The most common cause of nausea after eating is of course owing to the fact that your body is unwilling to accept, accommodate, digest and excrete the food that you have just taken in. Vomiting and nausea are both, ways of the body to tell you that the food that has been sent in is not welcome. The problem with such symptoms is that the exact cause of the ailment can be very minor and at the same time serious.
In such instances, the rule of thumb that can be followed is that a chronic nausea and vomiting needs to be attended to. Serious symptoms such as stomach pain, fatigue, fever, diarrhea or any other such physical symptom which accompanies nausea and vomiting, if still persist even after 24-48 hours needs to be tended to. Hence rush to the hospital.
Nausea and Vomiting after Eating: Symptoms and Remedies
As mentioned above, nausea and vomiting after eating can be caused due to a wide spectrum of reasons with varying degrees of severity. Here are some of the most common reasons which can cause the feeling of nausea and vomiting after a hearty, or in some cases a non-hearty meal.
1. Indigestion
Again just like, nausea and vomiting indigestion has several causes, and in fact in most of the cases, indigestion is the accomplice of nausea and vomiting. Indigestion may occur as a result of overeating, irregular eating, abnormal sleep cycles, sudden dietary or climatic changes, acidity and heartburn, acid reflux, etc. In some cases many more severe and serious causes are also attributed, such as ulcers in stomach, gallbladder or liver dysfunction, cancer, etc. The difference is that in cases of more serious causes, the urge to vomit and nauseating feeling is chronic. Some lesser severe causes are however not chronic. Hence if you are suffering from indigestion for more than 2-3 days, it's time to go to a doctor.
2. Food Poisoning
In some cases also known as food borne illness, consumption of contaminated, poisoned or microbes infested foods and the presence of toxins often causes immediate nausea and vomiting, with a very short time span. The nausea and vomiting occurs as the body makes a quick attempt to eject the poison and infection. In case if the nausea and vomiting persists, there is a need to visit the doctor, as there is a chance that your digestive tract has been poisoned or infected more intensely. The basic treatment would be antibiotics and a lighter diet, till the digestive tract gets cured.
3. Stress
Extreme stress, anxiety and even fatigue, physical strain has been noted to be a cause of vomiting or feeling a certain nausea among several people. These symptoms can often be chronic and if it is intense and prolonged beyond measure, it is advisable and recommend that you visit your physician or a doctor.
4. Morning Sickness
Well, If you are suffering from morning sickness, you probably know it yourself, however, here's a further explanation. The hormones estrogen and HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) are usually on the rise which tends to lead to vomiting and nausea. In some cases, it is believed that the vomiting is a reaction of the body to release substances which might prove to be toxic to the fetus or the mother.
5. Motion Sickness
Again like morning sickness, you would probably know that the cause of your ailment is motion sickness. Motion for a prolonged time, is sensed by the vestibular system. The food and fluids inside the stomach tend to reflux slightly which leads the body to react to the unprecedented presence of food in a reversed manner, which later on leads to the vomiting.
6. Excess Eating and Alcohol Consumption
Excess consumption of alcohol or any kind of food which substantially exceeds the capacity of the digestive tract to hold and process food may also lead to severe upset of food within the system leading to a certain reflux or motion of food in a reverse manner. This can cause the sensitive esophagus to immediately react and throw out the food in the form of vomit. In some cases the digestive tract simply does not accept any more food or fluids which tend to get stuck in the esophagus. Hence it is always recommended to eat as per your needs and consume the least possible alcohol. Accompanying effects can include, heart burn, acidity, etc.
7. Other Ailments
There are a considerable number of other ailments that can cause the feeling of nausea and probable vomiting after eating. Some common ones include...
- Appendicitis: The inflation of the appendix often lends to frequent vomiting and an acute abdominal pain around the belly button and then shifting towards the right lower abdomen. Please note that such a condition is dire and if you see the symptoms, rush to the doctor pronto.
- Cough: While eating or just after eating, cough bouts may lead to a sudden reflux of consumed foods and fluids. Curing the cough is the best remedy in such a case.
- Intestinal Obstruction: Sometimes also known as a bowel obstruction, this kind of obstruction is caused as a result of a variety of reasons which include, inflammatory bowel disease, hernia, foreign bodies, atresias, etc. This kind of condition is quite dangerous and is often accompanied by pain in the abdomen, constipation and distension in the abdomen. If symptoms persist, it is essential that you visit a doctor as soon as possible.
- Ulcers: Sometimes commonly referred to as GI ulcers, the ulcers occurring in the gastrointestinal tract, tend to cause the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Ulcers cause a substantial amount of pain and a severely discomforting feeling, as the eroded part of the digestive tract cannot bear the digestive acids and juices. Medication and a good changed diet, under the supervision of a doctor is the best remedy for such a condition.
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