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Nausea and VomitingBack

This is termed ‘Rebellious Stomach Qi’ in Chinese medicine. Normally stomach energy descends and food & fluids pass through to the duodenum and small intestines. Nausea and vomiting occur when the stomach energy goes up instead of down! Chinese medicine looks at causes for this disruption in stomach energy.

Causes of nausea and vomiting

This is not an exhaustive list, however I will highlight some conditions that I see in the clinic.

  • The Liver organ ensures the smooth circulation of energy throughout the body. When the Liver is affected by stress, this can upset the movement of qi in the stomach.
  • Food poisioning will upset the stomach’s qi. This often passes after 24 hours.
  • Food stagnation in the stomach is a common cause of vomiting and nausea. This is especially the case with babies and toddlers as their digestive system is working flat out and can easily become overtaxed.
  • Pregnancy often causes morning sickness (please refer to the discussion on morning sickness in ‘conditions treated’). In this case, the growing foetus disrupts the normal movement of stomach qi.
  • Excessive heat in the stomach can lead to vomiting & nausea. This may be caused by eating too much hot & spicy food, drinking excessive alcohol, medications, or long-term stress. Normally there is a burning sensation in the stomach and bad breath.