Title: What Causes Nausea? - 8 Surprising Reasons You Feel Sick
Headings: 8 Surprising Reasons You Feel Nauseous
8 Surprising Reasons You Feel Nauseous
Can’t shake that queasy feeling? Here’s how to feel better in no time.
You’re about to get a migraine
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You’re anxious
You’re dehydrated
Your blood sugar is too low
You have acid reflux
You may have peptic ulcers
Your allergies are getting the best of you
You popped a pill on an empty stomach.

Content: Keeping your mucous under control with some over-the-counter allergy meds—like NasalCrom Spray and Claritin —can also help. Just be sure to discuss with your doc. If your allergies become unbearable overall, he or she may recommend prescription-strength medication or even an allergy shot. You popped a pill on an empty stomach. seb_raGetty Images
“Nausea is a common side effect of many different medications including antidepressants, blood pressure medications, oral contraceptives, pain medications, antibiotics, and many more,” says Dr. Hoch. Your gut processes food by releasing stomach acid—so when you take a pill before you eat, that acid will still be released, causing irritation or nausea, says Dr. Hoch. ✖️Nix the nausea: First, try taking your meds with food to see if it helps settle your stomach. If the medication itself is actually making you nauseous, talk to your doc about testing out the lowest dose. You may also need to cut out other unnecessary medications or supplements, says Dr. Hoch.