Nausea
We all know the feeling of nausea. That sick-to-your-stomach, queasy feeling can sometimes come on for no apparent reason. But did you know that there may be a connection between nausea and low carbon dioxide levels in the blood?
Nausea is a complex subject, and its causes are not always clear. In short, nausea is felt when the stomach signals to the brain that something is wrong. These signals can be triggered by several things, including but not limited to pregnancy, certain medications, anxiety or stress, infection, and food poisoning.
There is still much research to be done on the link between nausea and low carbon dioxide levels in the blood. However, some studies have shown that there may be a connection between the two. For example, one study found that subjects with low carbon dioxide levels in their blood were more likely to experience feelings of anxiety and stress, both of which can trigger nausea. Another study found that people with migraine headaches often had lower than-normal carbon dioxide levels in their blood. Nauseous feelings often characterize migraines.
