Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function- NAUSEA and VOMITING !
Nausea is not a disease in itself but a signal to the body that looks like something that does not tolerate or she has a problem with balance or sense of smell.
Nausea - Mechanisms
That trigger unpleasant reaction center is in the brain and is connected via nerves stomach and body balance (inner ear). Often imminent vomiting is announced by a feeling of weakness in the stomach, cold sweat and dizziness occur, the latter due to decreases in blood. The face becomes pale sufferer obvious, sometimes recorded and headaches and anxiety bordering on panic. Nausea and vomiting may be signs of occurrence or existence of a disease. Most often, nausea is a defense of the body after excessive consumption of food or drink after indigestion, altered food consumption, chemical poisoning or fungi.
If nausea occurs due to an upset stomach and nausea, a food spoiled or unwashed fruit is good to vomit. The body tends to eliminate what has caused malaise. And symptoms may improve after.
Nausea after an event or stimulus, such as a race "rollercoaster", an unpleasant smell or meeting stressful, motion sickness or simply a natural reaction to a stimulus unpleasant is a situation absolutely normal. Persistence but no.
Nausea and vomiting appear most often as a result of irritation of the digestive system. These irritations and "faults" occur for various reasons, such as:
-Excess food
-Excess alcohol
-Excess tobacco
-odors
-Allergies to certain foods
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-Motion sickness
-Heatstroke associated with dehydration
-Food poisoning caused by ingestion of food contaminated with pathogenic bacteria or altered
-Certain medications; If nausea persists during treatment, it is necessary consulatarea doctor or pharmacist.
-Babies vomit often as the result of a febrile illness.
-Fear, shock, migraine, anxiety, intense exercise suddenly realized
Nausea and vomiting can sometimes be symptoms of diseases such as gastric, biliary dyskinesia, jaundice, diabetes, heart attack or cancer.
Methods to prevent occurrence for vomiting
Eat slowly and chew food well to avoid bloating and nausea after eating.
Avoid heavy meals and foods too do not like or that you irritate the stomach.
Cook food well. I mean make sure you boiled / fried / broiled meats or vegetables enough.
Ensure proper hygiene in the kitchen, refrigerator and during preparation of meals. Thus avoid food poisoning.
To minimize the occurrence of episodes of nausea at times stressful, try to be aware and to control the state of agitatie.Relax yourself with some deep breathing exercises, drinking water, wash your face with cold water, get to fresh air.
To prevent morning sickness in early pregnancy specific, eat light, frequent small meals and drink ginger tea on an empty stomach. That after you have discussed with your health professional.
Adapting diet in case of nausea and vomiting:
Hydrate yourself enough if you had more episodes of vomiting, especially if accompanied by diarrhea. Drink water, broth, tea, holders for any lost fluids.
Avoid milk 1-2 days; due to bouts of vomiting, stomach cells become sensitive and some lactose intolerance occurs.
Use rehydration salts at the pharmacy (to replace lost minerals and water) or prepare your home a mixture of water, salt and sugar (2 L water 4 -8 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt) and drink the throughout the day.
Avoid coffee, black tea or alcohol during this period. Are diuretics, promotes dehydration, irritate the stomach and delay recovery of the body.
After an episode of vomiting is recommended to eat foods easier to digest: rice, cream or clear soups, yogurt, mashed potatoes, bananas. Avoid fatty foods. The body needs a few days to recover, after which you can return to normal diet.
Lemons can be used in digestive problems and nausea. Fresh lemon juice mixed with water helps to neutralize excess gastric juice and cut nausea (due potash format).
When to consult your doctor?
If nausea and vomiting episodes last more than 24 hours, because vomiting is associated with the presence of a disease. Vomiting is not a disease in itself.If you've recently returned from a tropical country and introduce nausea and vomiting;Are you on medication and vomiting persist;Found blood in vomit or something black, like coffee grounds;You have strong headache with stiff neck, fever, dizziness, photophobia, abdominal and chest pain, weakness;Children and old people who repeatedly vomited immediately be taken to the doctor.TREATMENT
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