Nausea: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help

Nausea is the medical term for feeling sick to your stomach, often with an urge to vomit.

Common causes:

• Certain foods or food poisoning
• Medications (e.g., chemotherapy, antibiotics)
• Illnesses (viral gastroenteritis, migraines, inner ear disorders)
• Emotional stress, anxiety, or fear
• Pregnancy (morning sickness)
• Motion sickness

Persistent or severe nausea warrants medical evaluation to identify and treat the underlying cause.