Adolescent Nausea?

Question

I'm just a teen, and for the past few weeks, on and off I've been experiencing nausea... it's very strange. I feel a bit warm, but I never throw up. When we went to the doc's for my brother's leg, I asked the doc about it and she said that if it's been going on that long it's probably nothing.
My ma says it might be hormones...
I don't know... any suggestions?
Anyone have the same problem?

Answer 1

Without knowing if you've already started your period or much else about you, it's kind of hard to say. I think your Mom's got the most logical idea. Our hormones do play havoc with our bodies, ask any woman and they will tell you they all have little ways of knowing when their periods are getting ready to start, (some are weepy, some get bitchy, sore boobs, etc...)but it's also an early warning system so you can be prepared. If your nausea doesn't subside or gets worse and you actually start to throw up then I'd go back to the Dr.

Answer 2

Either you have a big exam coming up(for which you are ill prepared and you need to hit the books hard) and you're gonna be lookin for sympathy when you tell your mom youre sick that day(which she wont buy cuz she did the same thing when SHE was a kid) or you have a crush on some cute guy and you don't have the nerve to walk up to him and chat him up. If it is the latter, don't be shy. He probably adores you too, but is TOO shy to approach you. Remember, girls intimidate guys more than the other way around, so you will ALWAYS have the upper hand. Hope you're feeling better, now take some aspirin and either go study or call the guy.

Answer 3

I was going to say what Bridget W said. Are you nervous about something? It might be anxiety.. or you're going under a lot of stress. As a teen you have a lot of things to deal with. Maybe you need some relax time.

Answer 4

COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS IN CHILD HEALTH

Nausea, Vomiting, Sick Stomach, Teens, Adolescent Nausea, Reflux, Antacids, Anxiety, Relaxation Exercise
Dr. Robert Issenman C 1998
Question:
Almost every day my teenage son wakes up complaining that he feels like throwing up. He can't eat breakfast and many mornings doesn't feel well enough to get to school until noon. Do you think he should be checked for an ulcer?

Answer:
Adolescent nausea is surprisingly common. The reasons aren't always clear. Sometimes, teens suffer from reflux disease, a condition where acid in the stomach irritates the lining of the esophagus. These symptoms can occur at any time but they are most common when lying down. Occasionally, this kind of reflux follows a stomach infection with helicobacter pylori, the germ found to cause ulcers. However, more often these symptoms result from anxiety.

Most people know that their stomach hurts when they are under stress. How do emotions effect the stomach? Vomiting is a primitive defense. When human beings first roamed the earth, they ate tainted food on many occasions. One of the earliest defense mechanisms was the ability to vomit a bad meal. The tendency to vomit is associated with these primitive defense mechanisms. It’s not surprising that these feelings come back when we feel anxious. People often describe the sensation as "having a lump in the throat." This occurs because the digestive system shuts down to save energy in case you have to fight or run away. So emotions can certainly cause physical symptoms. Medical tests sometimes demonstrate these problems. A gastric emptying study may show a stomach that empties poorly. Other tests show acid rising in the esophagus. But these tests may only be abnormal under the conditions that produce the symptoms.

It’s harder to design a test to demonstrate the causes of anxiety. A diagnosis is most easily made through clinical experience. It helps the doctor to know that most teenagers are unlikely to have a serious disease. Adolescence is probably the healthiest time in life. Adjusting to new roles and expectations are the challenge of this stage of life. Accordingly, in most cases, a teenager is more likely to have emotional problems rather than a serious medical illness. However, remember that pregnancy in women can cause both anxiety and physical symptoms of nausea and morning vomiting. Drugs use in teens can also present with these symptoms.

Many people have trouble accepting that physical changes result from emotional causes. It’s sometimes possible to use medication to improve the symptoms while encouraging teenagers to examine how their lifestyle is contributing to the problem. We usually start by prescribing a mild antacid. These medications are very safe. They neutralize stomach acid without getting into the bloodstream. A second line of medication is called Cisapride. Cisapride helps empty the stomach more rapidly. This allows a teenager to eat some breakfast which helps reduce nausea. When the teen is feeling better we discuss ways they can improve their life to reduce stress.

The first step is to teach a teen to listen to their body. Teenagers often get very "keyed up" without realizing it. Meditation, yoga or karate can help a teen "tune in" to their body. Relaxation exercises may teach them how to relax when they get "up tight". There are other recommendations that sometimes help. Most families are very rushed in the morning. Get your son up a half hour earlier than usual and encourage him to do something relaxing. He might be encouraged to listen to gentle music or read a book. Tuning off high stress news or music radio stations. The object in all these measures is to "turn down the emotional volume" and allow the teen to relax enough to eat some breakfast. Better nutritional habits and regular exercise are often the best medicine.

These suggestions may not work immediately. Aim for small improvements. And most of all make sure your son gets to school unless he has a fever you can measure with a thermometer. Most teens aren’t inventing symptoms but it is easy for them to get out of a normal routines that provide a rhythm to the day. A teen who misses school, often sleeps all day and stays up all night. This backwards pattern can last for months leaving a teenager grumpy and exhausted. This problem isn’t unique to teenagers but it is sometimes easier for kids this age to fall into poor lifestyles that affect the way they feel. Insist on a normal routine with regular meals, school, exercise and sleep. This quickly starts most teens on the road to recovery. Teaching a teen to adopt a healthy life style isn’t easy but they have a lifetime to practice an improved approach to life’s stresses.

Answer 5

Sounds like hormones to me. My daughter has the same thing and she is premenstrual.

Answer 6

If you have not had any head injuries then it is your hormones. If you have had a head injury it cold be inter cranial pressure and should be checked out asap.

Answer 7

These sound like "Hot Flushes" hun. Dont worry about it.

Answer 8

your pregnant