Nausea is a feeling of discomfort in the stomach along with a vomiting sensation and can be considered a warning signal prior to vomiting.

Causes of nausea include:
-Pain
-Sensitivty to medications, particular foods, or motion.
-Certain medical conditions (cancer, appendicitis, gallbladder stones, intestinal obstruction, etc.)
-Infections
-Pregnacy
-Gall bladder stones
-Food poisoning
-Overeating
-Heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Peptic ulcer

Staying away from triggers of nausea can help to prevent it. Some tricks to prevent nausea include:
-Use medications to reduce the sensation of nausea or motion sickness (scopolamine)
-Have small meals, frequently.
-Avoid extreme heat and humidity and intense physical activity
-Avoid sea voyages
-Avoid lights that flicker like from a TV
-Avoid strong fragrance (perfumes, cooking aroma)

Foodstuffs to be avoided include:
-Spicy
-High in fats
-Greasy foods
-Alcohol
-High in caffeine

Foods that can be used when you are experiencing nausea include:
-Cereals
-Toast
-Broth
-Crackers
-Gelatin
- Rice
-Apple