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Types of nausea: acute and chronic, gut, brain, inner-ear, hormonal, drug-induced and pregnancy-related forms.
Nausea is grouped by how long it lasts and by its cause. This helps the doctor choose the next step.
By duration
By cause
Special forms
Ayurvedic view
Traditional texts group nausea and vomiting by Dosha. These groups do not match modern types.
Key point
Describing when the nausea occurs and what goes with it helps the doctor find the type.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
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Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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Ayurvedic view of nausea as Hrillasa: ginger, fennel and mint as comfort measures, limited evidence and cautions.
Nausea diet: small sips, bland dry food, gentle recovery meals, foods to avoid and notes for children and pregnancy.
Nausea symptoms: queasiness, sweating, dizziness and clues to the cause, with warning signs that need urgent care.
Causes of nausea: gut infections, indigestion, migraine, pregnancy, medicines and other conditions, and serious causes.
How nausea is treated: check red flags, ease symptoms, replace fluids, find and treat the cause.
Nausea medicines: ondansetron, antihistamines, vitamin B6 and treating the cause, with cautions for children and pregnancy.
