nausea
American Heritage Dictionary:
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nau·se·a
(nô'zē-ə, -zhə, -sē-ə, -shə) 
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n.
- A feeling of sickness in the stomach characterized by an urge to vomit. See Usage Note at nauseous.
- Strong aversion; disgust.
[Middle English, from Latin, from Greek nautiā, nausiē, seasickness, from nautēs, sailor, from naus, ship.]
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The recommended pronunciation is naw-zi-ǝ.
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| nauseated, nauseating, nauseous, naval, navel, nay |
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The unpleasant sensation vaguely located in the upper abdomen and chest which heralds vomiting or fainting, but which may also occur without dramatic issue. Nausea is well known to accompany strong negative emotion — disgust, fear, horror — or severe pain; also a side-effect of some drugs and of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and a feature of a variety of gastro-intestinal and other diseases. Its physical basis is the autonomic nervous system and the associated visceral afferents (nerves bringing in information from the gut) ; there may be nervous inputs from a diseased or insulted stomach or intestine, with appropriate reflex responses, or the system may be activated ‘inappropriately’ from higher regions of the brain.
— Stuart Judge
See visceral sensation; vomiting.
Roget's Thesaurus:
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A feeling of impending vomiting due to a change in the tone of muscles in the stomach and intestinal wall. The autonomic nervous system controls the vomiting response, and nausea can be brought about by some irritant or heightened emotional state, such as that of an athlete prior to competition. As nausea can also be an early symptom of some acute illnesses, it is generally advisable to seek medical advice if it persists and the cause is not known.
Columbia Encyclopedia:
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nausea
nausea, sensation of discomfort, or queasiness, in the stomach. It may be caused by irritation of the stomach by food or drugs, unpleasant odors, overeating, fright, or psychological stress. It is usually relieved by vomiting. Nausea is frequently present during the early months of pregnancy, and it is a concomitant of motion sickness. However, nausea may also be the symptom of a serious illness; thus persistent nausea should receive medical attention.
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nausea
IN BRIEF: To feel sick to ones stomach.
However, never daunted, I will cope with adversity in my traditional manner . . . sulking and nausea.
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Nausea
Purging and getting rid of a sickening situation or condition in the dreamer's life can be indicated by this dream symbol.
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A subjective sensation in humans which probably occurs in animals. It is an unpleasant sensation, vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen, with a tendency to vomit. Nausea may be a symptom of a variety of disorders, some minor and some more serious.
Nausea is usually felt when nerve endings in the stomach and other parts of the body are irritated, e.g in motion sickness. The irritated nerves send messages to the center in the brain that controls the vomiting reflex. When the nerve irritation becomes intense, vomiting results.
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nausea
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A sensation often leading to the urge to vomit. Common causes are motion sickness, early pregnancy, intense pain, emotional stress, gallbladder disease, food poisoning, and various enteroviruses.
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categories related to 'nausea'
- Signs and Symptoms - nausea: feeling that one is about to vomit
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Nausea
"Wamble" redirects here. For the American guitarist, see Doug Wamble.
For other uses, see Nausea (disambiguation).
_-_Foto_Giovanni_Dall%27Orto,_6-Dec-2007-cropped.jpg) A 1681 painting depicting a person vomiting |
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| ICD-9 | 787.0 |
Nausea (Latin nausea, from Greek ναυσίη, nausiē, "motion sickness", "feeling sick," "queasy" or "wamble"[1]), is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach with an involuntary urge to vomit.[2] It often, but not always, precedes vomiting. A person can suffer nausea without vomiting.
Nausea is a non-specific symptom, which means that it has many possible causes. Some common causes of nausea are motion sickness, dizziness, migraine, fainting, gastroenteritis (stomach infection) or food poisoning. Side effects of many medications including cancer chemotherapy, nauseants or morning sickness in early pregnancy. Nausea may also be caused by anxiety, disgust and depression.[3][4][5]
Medications taken to prevent nausea are called antiemetics and include diphenhydramine, metoclopramide and ondansetron.
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Differential diagnosis
The causes of nausea are many. One organization listed 700 in 2009.[6] Gastrointestinal infections (37%) and food poisoning are the two most common causes.[2][7] While side effects from medications (3%) and pregnancy are also relatively frequent.[2][7] In 10% of people the cause remains unknown.[7]
Food poisoning
Food poisoning usually causes an abrupt onset of nausea and vomiting one to six hours after ingestion of contaminated food and lasts for one to two days.[8] It is due to toxins produced by bacteria in food.[8]
Medications
Many medications can potentially cause nausea.[8] Some of the most frequently associated include cancer chemotherapy regimens and general anaesthetic agents.
Pregnancy
Nausea or "morning sickness" is common during early pregnancy but may occasionally continue into the second and third trimesters. In the first trimester nearly 80% of women have some degree of nausea.[9] Pregnancy should therefore be considered as a possible cause of nausea in any women of child bearing age.[8] While usually it is mild and self limiting severe cases known as hyperemesis gravidarum may require treatment.[10]
Disequilibrium
A number of conditions involving balance such as motion sickness and vertigo can lead to nausea and vomiting.
Stress and depression
Nausea may be caused by stress and depression.[3][4][5]
Potentially serious
While most causes of nausea are not serious, some serious causes do occur. These include: diabetic ketoacidosis, brain tumor, surgical problems, pancreatitis, small bowel obstruction, meningitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, Addisonian crisis, Choledocholithiasis (from gallstones) and hepatitis, as a sign of carbon monoxide poison and many others.[2]
Diagnostic approach
Often no investigations are needed, however basic lab tests may be appropriate.[2] If a bowel obstruction is possible, abdominal x-rays may be useful.[2]
Treatment
If dehydration is present due to loss of fluids from severe vomiting and/or accompanying diarrhea, rehydration with oral electrolyte solutions is preferred.[2] If this is not effective or possible, intravenous rehydration may be required.[2]
Medications
Main article: Antiemetic
Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) is an inexpensive and effective medication for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting.[11] Meclozine is another antihistamine antiemetic. In certain people, cannabinoids may be effective in reducing chemotherapy associated nausea and vomiting.[12][13] Ondansetron (Zofran) is effective for nausea and vomiting but is expensive.[8] Pyridoxine or metoclopramide are the first line treatments for pregnancy related nausea and vomiting.[10] Medical marijuana may be prescribed where allowed for certain indications.
Prognosis
While short-term nausea and vomiting are generally harmless, they may sometimes indicate a more serious condition. When associated with prolonged vomiting, it may lead to dehydration and/or dangerous electrolyte imbalances.
Epidemiology
Nausea and or vomiting is the main complaint in 1.6% of visits to family physicians in Australia.[7] However only 25% of people with nausea visit their family physician.[2] It is most common in those 15–24 years old and less common in other ages.[7]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f g h i Metz A, Hebbard G (September 2007). "Nausea and vomiting in adults--a diagnostic approach". Aust Fam Physician 36 (9): 688–92. PMID 17885699.
- ^ a b "Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior". Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/SR00008_D.
- ^ a b "Diagnostic Criteria: Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Anxiety". PubMed. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK45852/.
- ^ a b "Disease Information for Stress/Emotional/Physical: Clinical Manifestations". http://en.diagnosispro.com/disease_information-for/clinical-manifestations-stress-emotional-physical/19955-104.html.
- ^ "Differential Diagnosis for Nausea". http://en.diagnosispro.com/differential_diagnosis-for/nausea/37707-154.html.
- ^ a b c d e Helena Britt; Fahridin, S (September 2007). "Presentations of nausea and vomiting". Aust Fam Physician 36 (9): 673–784. PMID 17885697. http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200709/200709beach.pdf.
- ^ a b c d e Scorza K, Williams A, Phillips JD, Shaw J (July 2007). "Evaluation of nausea and vomiting". Am Fam Physician 76 (1): 76–84. PMID 17668843.
- ^ Koch KL, Frissora CL (March 2003). "Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy". Gastroenterol. Clin. North Am. 32 (1): 201–34, vi. doi:10.1016/S0889-8553(02)00070-5. PMID 12635417.
- ^ a b Sheehan P (September 2007). "Hyperemesis gravidarum--assessment and management". Aust Fam Physician 36 (9): 698–701. PMID 17885701.
- ^ Kranke P, Morin AM, Roewer N, Eberhart LH (March 2002). "Dimenhydrinate for prophylaxis of postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials". Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 46 (3): 238–44. doi:10.1034/j.1399-6576.2002.t01-1-460303.x. PMID 11939912.
- ^ Tramèr MR, Carroll D, Campbell FA, Reynolds DJ, Moore RA, McQuay HJ (July 2001). "Cannabinoids for control of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting: quantitative systematic review". BMJ 323 (7303): 16–21. doi:10.1136/bmj.323.7303.16. PMC 34325. PMID 11440936. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=34325.
- ^ Drug Policy Alliance (2001). "Medicinal Uses of Marijuana: Nausea, Emesis and Appetite Stimulation". http://www.drugpolicy.org/marijuana/medical/challenges/litigators/medical/conditions/nausea.cfm. Retrieved 2007-08-02.
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Nausea
Nederlands (Dutch)
misselijkheid, afkeer
Deutsch (German)
n. - Übelkeit
Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - ναυτία, αναγούλα, αηδία
Português (Portuguese)
n. - náusea (f), nojo (m)
Русский (Russian)
тошнота, отвращение
Español (Spanish)
n. - náusea, asco
Svenska (Swedish)
n. - kväljningar, illamående, äckel, sjösjuka (med.)
中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
反胃, 恶心, 晕船
中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 反胃, 噁心, 暈船
日本語 (Japanese)
n. - 吐き気, 船酔い, 嫌悪
العربيه (Arabic)
(الاسم) غثيان, دوار البحر
עברית (Hebrew)
n. - בחילה, תיעוב
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