Nausea

A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit.

Also called: Nausea.

Not sure what nausea might be related to? See the lab tests that healthcare providers may use to investigate nausea, and the conditions they help explore.
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Associations

Conditions associated with nausea

The following conditions have been associated with nausea in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.

AA amyloidosis

AA amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...

General

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...

General

Acute liver failure

Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Adrenal Insufficiency

A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, causing fatigue, low blood pressure, a...

Endocrine & Metabolic

Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion

Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...

General

Adult-onset Still disease

Adult-onset Still disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

African trypanosomiasis

African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae

Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...

General

Angiostrongyliasis

Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Arachnoid cyst

Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome

Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...

General

Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome

Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Boutonneuse fever

Boutonneuse fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Brucellosis

Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome

CAR T cell therapy-associated cytokine release syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...

General

Caroli disease

Caroli disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Chest Pain

Discomfort or pain in the chest that can range from minor muscle strain to a life-threatening heart condition....

Cardiovascular

Chronic Kidney Disease

Progressive loss of kidney function over time, often caused by diabetes and hypertension, leading to buildup o...

Renal & Urinary

Chronic graft versus host disease

Chronic graft versus host disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...

General

Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...

General

Cocaine intoxication

Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency

Congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...

General

Coronary Artery Disease

Narrowing of the coronary arteries by plaque, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and causing chest pain, ...

Cardiovascular

Cutaneous mastocytoma

Cutaneous mastocytoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Diarrhea

Loose, watery stools occurring more than three times a day, which can be acute or chronic....

Gastrointestinal

Dizziness

A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or spinning, which can have many causes....

General

Ebola hemorrhagic fever

Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Ethylene glycol poisoning

Ethylene glycol poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Exercise-induced malignant hyperthermia

Exercise-induced malignant hyperthermia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...

General

Fabry disease

Fabry disease (FD) is a progressive, inherited, multisystemic lysosomal storage disease characterized by speci...

General

Fainting (Syncope)

A brief loss of consciousness due to a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain....

Cardiovascular

Familial hyperaldosteronism type I

Familial hyperaldosteronism type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...

General

Familial hyperaldosteronism type II

Familial hyperaldosteronism type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...

General

Familial hyperaldosteronism type III

Familial hyperaldosteronism type III is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...

General

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach lining that can cause pain, nausea, and bloating. May be acute or chronic....

Gastrointestinal

Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency

Glycogen storage disease due to liver and muscle phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that m...

General

Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency

Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency is a medical condition that may be assoc...

General

HELLP syndrome

HELLP syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....

General

Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome

Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...

General

Tests

Tests providers may use to investigate nausea

When investigating nausea, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

Albumin, Random Urine With Creatinine Ratio

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Sample: Blood

Alpha-Fetoprotein Afp Tumor Marker Test

This blood test determines Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP or a-Fetoprotein) levels....

Sample: Blood

Alt Blood Test Sgpt For Liver

This blood test measures levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), an enzyme in the blood, to help determine l...

Sample: Blood

Ammonia Test

This blood test is used to measure levels of ammonia to assess liver function. Symptoms of excess ammonia incl...

Sample: Blood

Apolipoprotein B Test, Apo-B

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Sample: Blood

Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs

This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...

Sample: Blood

Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)

Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....

Sample: Blood

Bun/Creatinine Ratio Test

The BUN/Creatinine ratio blood test is used to diagnose acute or chronic renal (kidney) disease or damage. It ...

Sample: Blood

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

Measures inflammation in the body....

Sample: Blood

C-Reactive Protein Test, High Sensitivity

C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels provide insight into heart health. This high sensitivity blood test is often o...

Sample: Blood

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Calcium

Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....

Sample: Blood

Related

Symptoms commonly seen alongside nausea

When to seek care

Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if nausea is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the symptom nausea mean?

Nausea is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit.

Which conditions are associated with nausea?

Nausea has been reported in association with 112 conditions in the medical literature we index, including AA amyloidosis, Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Acute liver failure, Adrenal Insufficiency. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.

Should I see a doctor about nausea?

You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.

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