Reviewed by Segun Adeoye, MD, Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine. Reviewed October 21, 2026. Yes. Anxiety can cause nausea and vomiting. But nausea has many causes, and some of them, like a heart attack or appendicitis, can feel a lot like anxiety. Go to an emergency room if your nausea comes with chest…
Vomiting is one of the most common reasons people feel miserable, and most of the time it passes on its own. Whether you have a stomach bug or ate some food that did not sit right, symptoms usually clear up within a day or two with rest and fluids. But vomiting that lasts, or that…
You’re dealing with nausea, cramps, and frequent trips to the bathroom. The big question is whether you picked up a virus or ate something that made you sick. While a stomach bug and food poisoning can feel very similar, they actually have different causes, different timelines, and different warning signs that can help you figure…
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that almost everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Whether it’s caused by a stomach bug, motion sickness, or something more serious, these uncomfortable sensations can significantly disrupt your activities. Fortunately, there are various strategies to help manage nausea and vomiting effectively. Here are some tips from…
Vomiting is a common symptom that almost everyone will experience at one point in their life. It is usually an event that generally resolves on its own quite quickly. However, in certain cases, vomiting can indicate a more serious health concern. As a part of the body’s natural defense mechanism, vomiting helps to expel harmful…
Gastroenteritis, commonly called the tummy flu is basically inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. It’s a disease most commonly caused by viruses but can also be caused by some bacteria and rarely by parasites, antibiotics, and other medications. Common viruses that cause gastroenteritis are Rotavirus Most common bacteria that cause this disease are Coli Staphyloccocus…