nausea
Urge to vomit
Nausea is the queasy, unsettled feeling in the stomach that often precedes vomiting.
It can result from motion sickness, food poisoning, pregnancy, medication, or emotional distress.
The word extends to strong disgust or revulsion: The corruption scandal filled voters with nausea.
Nauseous means causing or experiencing nausea.
Nausea from boat motion
- carsicknessNausea from vehicle travel
- airsicknessNausea from flying
- travel sicknessNausea from movement
- vertigoSensation of spinning
swaying · rocking · turbulence · winding roads · rough seas · inner ear · balance · disembarkation
Expelling stomach contents orally
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- retchingHeaving without expelling
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
sweating · pallor · salivation · dry heaves · wooziness · faintness · clamminess · stomach churning
Gastrointestinal distress
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
bloating · dyspepsia · GERD · stomachache · bellyache · gastroenteritis · food poisoning · bile
Pregnancy-related nausea
- first trimesterPregnancy's initial twelve weeks
- prenatalBefore birth
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- gravidaWoman who is pregnant
antiemetic · ginger ale · crackers · hormonal · HCG · aversions · cravings
Intense physical aversion
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- squeamishnessExcessive sensitivity to unpleasantness
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
stomach-turning · gross · revolting · off-putting · gag reflex · aversion · distaste · repugnance
Pungent culinary rhizome
- antacidSubstance neutralizing stomach sourness
- antiemeticPrevents nausea and vomiting
- DramamineAnti-nausea travel medication
- peppermintAromatic mint hybrid
acupressure · wristband · fresh air · deep breathing · bland diet · BRAT diet · hydration · lying down
Sickness from contaminated eating
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- hangoverPost-drinking illness
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
chemotherapy · anesthesia · overeating · spoiled food · concussion · anxiety · withdrawal · spinning
Adverse reaction to ingredients
- lactose intoleranceInability to process milk sugar
- gluten intoleranceAdverse reaction to wheat protein
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- celiacPertaining to the abdomen
histamine · dairy · shellfish allergy · sulfites · MSG
seasickness
Nausea from boat motion
- carsicknessNausea from vehicle travel
- airsicknessNausea from flying
- travel sicknessNausea from movement
vertigo · swaying · rocking · turbulence · winding roads · rough seas · inner ear · balance · disembarkation
vomiting
Expelling stomach contents orally
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
- retchingHeaving without expelling
gagging · sweating · pallor · salivation · dry heaves · wooziness · faintness · clamminess · stomach churning · cold sweats
upset stomach
Gastrointestinal distress
- indigestionPainful stomach after meals
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- gastritisStomach lining inflammation
acid reflux · bloating · dyspepsia · GERD · stomachache · bellyache · gastroenteritis · food poisoning · bile · stomach flu
morning sickness
Pregnancy-related nausea
- first trimesterPregnancy's initial twelve weeks
- prenatalBefore birth
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
gravida · antiemetic · ginger ale · crackers · hormonal · HCG · aversions · cravings
disgust
Intense physical aversion
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- squeamishnessExcessive sensitivity to unpleasantness
sickening · stomach-turning · gross · revolting · off-putting · gag reflex · aversion · distaste · repugnance
ginger
Pungent culinary rhizome
- antacidSubstance neutralizing stomach sourness
- antiemeticPrevents nausea and vomiting
- DramamineAnti-nausea travel medication
peppermint · acupressure · wristband · fresh air · deep breathing · bland diet · BRAT diet · hydration · lying down · cool compress
food poisoning
Sickness from contaminated eating
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- hangoverPost-drinking illness
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
medication · chemotherapy · anesthesia · overeating · spoiled food · concussion · anxiety · withdrawal · spinning · roller coaster
food sensitivity
Adverse reaction to ingredients
- lactose intoleranceInability to process milk sugar
- gluten intoleranceAdverse reaction to wheat protein
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
celiac · histamine · dairy · shellfish allergy · sulfites · MSG
- pregnancypregnancy, pregnant, prenatal care, due date, weeks
- Pregnancy Symptomsmorning sickness, baby bump, cravings, fatigue, breast tenderness
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, rash, cough
- Belly Problemsstomach ache, abdominal pain, stomach cramps, bloating, gas
- bodily sensationspain, ache, tingling, burning, numbness
- body discomfortsitching, burning, stinging, aching, throbbing
nauseaappetite
Desire for food
hunger · ravenousness · craving · relish · taste
nauseadelight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
attraction · relish · enjoyment · fondness · enthusiasm
- nausea reliefTreatment for queasiness
- nausea treatmentIntervention for queasiness
nauseous, nauseating, nauseated, nauseate, nauseates, nauseously, nauseousness