Náuseas

Consideraciones clave

• Nausea is when you feel sick to your stomach and have the urge to throw up.
• Some possible causes include heartburn, motion sickness, medication or a health condition such as pregnancy.
• Some ways to ease short-term nausea are to eat smaller portions, avoid fatty foods and drink clear beverages. If nausea continues, reach out to a provider to identify the cause and discuss treatment options.

Resumen

What is a nausea?

Náuseas is a general feeling of uneasiness and the feeling that you're going to throw up (vomit). When nauseous, you may also experience sweating, weakness or notice more saliva in your mouth. It's common to experience nausea right before vomiting.

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Queasiness

What is the difference between nausea and vomiting?

Nausea is a sick feeling in your stomach or the urge to throw up. Vomiting is when your body forcefully moves food from your stomach and out through the mouth. You can feel nauseous without vomiting.

Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many different possible conditions. Both nausea and vomiting are signs of inflammation and irritation of the stomach and intestines.

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Posibles causas

What can cause nausea?

There are several potential causes of nausea, including, but not exclusive to:

• Bacterial or viral infection
• Mareo por movimiento
• Acidez estomacal
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Overeating
• Úlcera
• Taking certain medications
• Intoxicación alimentaria
• Embarazo
• Enfermedad de la vesícula biliar
• Indigestión
• Migraña

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Tratamiento y control

How can nausea be treated?

Nausea is often treated with diet and lifestyle changes. Some ways to relieve short-term nausea can include:

• Drinking clear fluids
• Eating bland foods
• Eating smaller amounts of food
• Avoiding fried foods and foods high in fat
• Avoiding strenuous exercise and other high-impact activities after eating

Some over the counter medications can also help relieve nausea.

It is important to work with a health care provider to determine the cause of your nausea so that it can be treated appropriately.  MinuteClinic offers a variety of services that can help with diagnosis and treatment.

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Cuándo buscar atención médica

Acuda al hospital o llame al 911 si:

• Your nausea is accompanied by:
  • Dolor en el pecho
  • Falta de aire
  • Light-headedness
  • Unusual fatiga
  • Rigidez en el cuello
  • Severe dolor de cabeza
  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Rapid pulse or rapid breathing rate
  • Your vomit looks like coffee grounds
  • You've ingested a poisonous substance or if you're dehydrated

Llame a su proveedor si:

• You haven't been able to eat or drink for more than 12 hours
• Your nausea lasts for more than 1 week
• You might be pregnant

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Este material es solo para consulta y no debe usarse para determinar el tratamiento de afecciones específicas.

Visite un proveedor de atención médica por evaluación, diagnóstico y tratamiento de cualquier síntoma que pueda tener. Si tiene una emergencia médica, marque el 911 o visite su Departamento de Emergencia local.

Referencias usadas como fuentes para esta página

1. Everything You Should Know About Nausea via Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/nausea. (Accessed on March 2023).
2. Nausea & Vomiting via Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/8106-nausea--vomiting. (Accessed on March 2023).

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