Why does acid reflux cause nausea?

Reflux occurs when stomach contents travel up into the food pipe. The burning, pressure, sour taste, and abdominal discomfort this causes can be accompanied by a feeling that you might vomit. Nausea is a common presentation of Acid Reflux. However, nausea has many possible causes, including infection, migraine, pregnancy, medicine effects, and disorders affecting the stomach or gallbladder. The pattern of symptoms helps a clinician work out the likely explanation.

Take small sips of fluid if nausea makes eating difficult, and choose modest meals instead of a heavy meal. Stay upright after food and avoid bending or exercising vigorously straight after eating. Record whether nausea follows particular foods, alcohol, caffeine, or late meals. If you vomit, focus on fluids and seek advice if you cannot keep liquids down. A pharmacist or clinician can advise on treatments suitable for your circumstances.

Seek urgent care for severe or sudden abdominal pain, chest pain, confusion, fainting, signs of dehydration, green vomit, or blood in vomit. Arrange a review when nausea is persistent, repeatedly wakes you, occurs with swallowing problems, or is linked with unintentional weight loss. Prompt assessment is also sensible when symptoms begin after a new medicine.

Describe the time of day symptoms occur, whether there is heartburn or regurgitation, and whether you have changed medicines, diet, or alcohol intake. Ask what diagnosis is being considered and when follow-up is needed.