Do you wake up regularly (or maybe daily) in the morning with a nauseous feeling? Annoying! There can be several reasons for this. Find out now what might be going on and how you could solve it.
The foods you eat before going to sleep can play a big role in how you feel the next morning. Eating a heavy meal later in the evening can cause upset stomachs, which can make you nauseous in the morning. You can certainly suffer from this if you have food allergies or are sensitive to food. As a result, your stomach may not be able to process the meal while you are sleeping.
The solution :Eat your last meal about three hours before going to sleep to give your bowels a rest while you sleep. Also try to avoid foods that are difficult to digest in the evening, such as fried foods, fatty foods, dairy products, and spicy foods. It can also help to avoid alcohol a few hours before going to bed, because that can not only cause you to wake up sick, but also disrupt your sleep.
On the other hand, you may also wake up nauseous because you have eaten too little before going to sleep. Your blood sugar drops if you don't eat for a long time and low blood sugar can cause you to feel nauseous or pass out. Waking up with extreme hunger or sweating or shaking is a sign of low blood sugar.
The solution :You still want to avoid eating right before bed, so choose what you eat consciously and eat slowly to make sure you feel full. Make sure you have a good balance of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and eat enough vegetables. They are full of fiber, which helps to keep your blood sugar under control.
When your stomach acid comes back up through your esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach), it can cause pain and irritation in your esophagus. But it can also lead to a burning sensation in your throat and a feeling of nausea. When you sleep, you lie flat, which can make you more prone to heartburn in the morning rather than right after you eat. After all, the stomach acid has less resistance to come up through your esophagus than when you sit or stand upright.
The solution :Try not to eat fatty foods such as cheese or red meat during your dinner. Snacking less can also help. Heavy foods can be digested less quickly by your stomach, so that it stays in your stomach longer and the chance of bloating and nausea increases. Citrus fruits and alcohol can also cause heartburn in the morning, so try to avoid those in the evening as well.
Keep a food diary. This gives you a better overview of what (and at what time) you receive everything.
A rushed or stressed feeling can also cause nausea, especially if it keeps you awake at night. When you feel rushed, your body releases hormones and chemicals that can affect your digestion. This chemical imbalance can cause various stomach problems, including nausea. Stress not only affects your mental health, but also your physical health.
The solution :It's easier said than done, but it's important to make life less stressed. This may also mean that you may need to get help from a professional. It can also help to maintain healthy sleeping habits:don't go to bed too late – especially not to work – to ensure that you become even more stressed and wake up nauseated.
Have you just started a new form of birth control? It can also make you nauseous:nausea, dizziness and bloating are common symptoms of birth control pills. It is also possible that you are pregnant. After all, morning sickness is a common symptom of pregnancy.
The solution :If you think that your new pill is giving you unwanted side effects, it is best to visit your doctor to discuss this. Are you nauseous in the morning and are you late? Then it is probably wise to take a pregnancy test to see if you might be pregnant.
