Nausea
Nausea is described as the uneasiness of the stomach that comes before vomiting. Nausea can be a precursor to vomiting the stomach contents that can stem from various causes. For example, some people are susceptible to motion, certain foods, medications, or the effects of medical conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD.
Acid reflux may occur when the lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, cannot close after a person ingests food or fluids tightly. A LES that doesn’t function well allows the stomach acids and contents to flow back up in the esophagus to the throat. This will trigger nausea.
People with GERD may experience nausea after eating specific foods like red sauces, citrus fruits, juices, chocolate, spicy foods, fried foods, and alcohol. In addition, most patients with GERD may experience frequent burping and excessive coughing, making them nauseous and dizzy.
Indigestion from gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can irritate the esophagus and contribute to people’s nausea.
