What causes nausea diarrhea?

Are you feeling queasy and constantly running towards the washroom? Well, that sounds like a classic case of nausea diarrhea. But what actually causes it? Is it something you ate or drank, or is your body trying to communicate with you in its own language?

Let’s dive into some of the potential culprits behind this unpleasant combo.

The Bane of Food Poisoning

Do you remember that sushi place you visited last night? Or how about that roadside stall that smelled too good to pass up?

Well, if your stomach is currently reeling from those memories, it’s likely that what you have is food poisoning. This can happen when bacteria such as Salmonella or E-coli enter our digestive system through contaminated food.

Symptoms usually set in after a few hours and can range from mild discomfort to severe abdominal cramps, vomiting and yes – even diarrhea.

Stress – A Heckin’ Lot of Fuss Over Nothing!

Stress! Oh joyous isn’t it just lovely… /sarcasm/ Yes folks stress not only gives us hair loss & wrinkles but also brings along nausea diarrhea.

When we are stressed out all we think about is getting things done faster which then leads us to inhale our meals like cheetahs on gameday!!! Which then unfortunately prompts our digestive systems send alerts in form of upset stomachs with symptoms including diarrhea & nausea.

Essentially,stress kills both efficiency as well happiness & digestion… who would’ve thunk!

All Hail IBS

Our bowel movements are greatly impacted by what goes on in our brains (and vice versa). And if your brain suffers from magic spells casted by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), chances are high for experiencing disturbances ranging from gas buildup , bloating , constipation all the way upto watery stools .

IBS is a chronically debilitating medical condition, symptoms of which often reach new heights over specific triggering times such as tight deadlines at work, exam season or while watching nail-biting cricket matches.

If this sounds like you get yourself checked and plan accordingly.

Medications- Nope can’t dodge them

As much as we want to believe that our body chemistry works its own magic without any external factors – there are cases where medication triggers the ‘unpleasant’ reaction too!

Antibiotics being major culprits, have been known to cause diarrhea in many people due to their effect on gut bacteria; and if taken on an empty stomach? Oh boy…

Other medications including blood pressure drugs and heartburn remedies can also potentially trigger episodes.

It’s always best to check with your doctor about the side effects of prescribed meds before jumping into taking em’.

Lactose Intolerance Dilemma

Are those scoops after every other meal causing some robust gas emissions from your insides afterwards? Or do any milk products make you feel bloated instantly?

Well pardner, it looks like lactose intolerance has gotcha covered.

Lactose intolerance is caused due to bodily deficiency in the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactase sugar found in dairy products. Symptoms tend to set off few hours post-intake & usually involve nausea alongwith cramping & diarrhea…

But don’t worry! Most pharmacies will carry supplements of digestive enzymes specifically designed for aiding digestion of high-lactose foods.

Gluten sensitivity Woes

That trendy gluten-free diet might not just be a phase after all…

Similarity between Lactose Intolerance lies beneath gluten-sensitivity , both being separate food intolerances originating from common gastrointestinal signs/symptoms including abdominal pain/discomfort accompanied with bloating/gas/flatulence alongwith the inevitable spectacle involving (golden brown) diarrhoea !

In recent years there has been a surge in recognition of gluten sensitivity as a medical diagnosis that is neither celiac disease nor wheat allergy. So if those trips to the washroom are accompanied with any of the accompanying symptoms, it’s probably time to give your pantry an overhaul.

Other causes:

And now ,for other potential triggers for symptoms which might make you not want to leave the house:

  • Viral Infections : Inciting viruses like rotavirus & norovirus inflicts stress on digestive system ultimately leading towards Diarrhea & nausea.
  • Gut-busting alcohol consumption : Heavy alcohol consumption disrupts healthier digestion leading up-to hangovers and bouts of retching
  • Spicy Foods!: Chili-lovers beware – spices can trigger heartburn alongside diarrhea.
  • Car Accident/ whiplash / concussion incidents: these factors may inflict same effects onto our digestive pathway leaving us waysiders feeling nauseous and woozy
    -Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) – This often leads to foul smelling gas emissions as well! though diagnosis may be harder than treatment in individual cases

Knowing what might have caused this discomfort is step one but answering certain questions about symptoms should then directly translate into steps we should take for addressing ‘Nausea-Diarrheas’

Any answers leading towards correlating symptom(s) severity with duration will help understand overall gastrointestinal healthiness better . Where did I eat last? Who was I with?’ etc all come down towards devising appropriate course-of-action planning.

Remember: Pay attention, listen closely – all while maintaining good hygiene practices around major life-changing decisions such as picking a place for dinner or coming down hard on poor eating habits. Better safe than sorry.

Quick summary
Food Poisoning Contaminated food causes diarrhoea
Stress-triggered Stress causes mismanagement of digestion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome A chronic medical condition
Medications Side effects like diarrhea and nausea
Lactose Intolerance Inability to digest lactase sugar in dairy
Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms similar to lactose intolerance

References

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