Medicues Symptoms

Nausea

• Nausea is the symptom of a vague, but sometimes intense sensation of sickness and urgent need to vomit.

• Nausea can be a symptom of:
· irritation of the stomach (gastritis)
· ulcer of the stomach (gastric ulcer or peptic ulcer disease)
· pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
· gall bladder (gall stones, obstructed bile, bile duct spasm)
· hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
· esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus)
· gastroenteritis (infection of the stomach and intestine with bacteria or a virus)

• Nausea that persists can be a sign of a serious condition should always be evaluated by your doctor.

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

Medicues Symptoms
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