What causes chronic nausea?
Nausea is a queasy feeling or a feeling of the need to vomit. “Chronic” is used to describe conditions that are continuous or frequently occurring. Conditions and treatments that can lead to chronic nausea include motion sickness, fibromyalgia, and chemotherapy. Motion sickness occurs when the brain receives conflicting messages from the body. These messages typically occur during travel, whether by car, boat or airplane. Riding roller coasters or amusement park rides that cause spinning can also result in motion sickness. The conflicting messages from the eyes, the inner ear, and other body parts can also occur in anticipation of movement. In addition to chronic nausea, symptoms of motion sickness can include vomiting, cold sweats, and headaches. Symptoms will start to subside when the movement is over. People who wish to avoid motion sickness can try sitting in well-ventilated areas, focusing on the horizon, or eating crackers. In addition, a physician may prescribe a scopolamine pat
