How Does Psychogenic Nausea Occur?
Symptoms of psychogenic nausea, often called cyclical vomiting syndrome, include episodes of intense and persistent nausea followed by vomiting. Even while the exact timing of these recurring events is often uncertain, they do tend to happen at around the same time each day. That could be for a few hours or even days.
Why Does Psychogenic Nausea Occur?
Although the exact cause of psychogenic nausea is unclear, it is widely believed to have some connection to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or stress. It might also be linked to certain other causes:
Hereditary tendency
Medications’ unwanted side effects; gastrointestinal issues; hormonal shifts; neurological diseases; food intolerances
How Does Psychogenic Nausea Present?
Psychogenic nausea can manifest in a variety of ways, each with its own unique pattern of onset, progression, and intensity of symptoms. Some examples include:
The following symptoms may be present: severe nausea on multiple occasions; daily vomiting; stomach discomfort; headache; lethargy; irritability; anxiety
What are the hallmarks of psychogenic nausea?
A thorough medical history, physical examination, and laboratory testing can confirm the presence of psychogenic nausea. Professionals in the field of mental health, such as psychiatrists or psychologists, are typically the ones to make the diagnosis.
Approaches to Treatment.
The main goal of treating psychogenic nausea is to improve the patient’s well- being and symptom management through psychotherapy techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy.
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Additional Resources
For more information on psychogenic nausea, please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cyclical-vomiting-syndrome/
https://www.healthline.com/health/psychogenic-nausea
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