• Been nauseated for more than a few days
• Severe abdominal pain
• Dehydration
• Diarrhea or vomiting
• Blood in your vomit
• A bad headache or stiff neck
• Confusion or lethargy
• A rapid heartbeat or heavy breathing

What can cause nausea?

Nausea is a symptom of quite a number of different diseases or illnesses, including:

• Gallbladder disease
• Infections (bacterial or viral)
• Food poisoning
• Motion sickness
• Gastric ulcers
• Eating too much
• Kidney problems
• Raised pressure in the head
• Inner ear problems
• Intestinal blockage

How is the cause of nausea determined?

Your PIMS gastroenterologist will take a full medical history from you, and will perform a relevant examination. Further investigations will be arranged depending on your clinical presentation.