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Causes

There are many causes for nausea, including the following:

• Chemotherapy (drugs used to treat cancer)
• Illness (e.g., stomach virus, gallbladder disease, food-borne illnesses)
• Motion sickness
• Nervous system disorders (e.g., vertigo, migraine)
• Pregnancy (e.g., morning sickness)

Nausea also can occur as a result of overeating; eating certain foods; and in response to unpleasant sights, smells, or mental images.

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