Nausea

Nausea, etymologically rooted in the Greek term for seasickness, is a condition typified by gastrointestinal discomfort and the proclivity to vomit. This phenomenon is rigorously examined within the realm of clinical gastroenterology and substantiated by research from institutions such as the World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health (Gastroenterology Reports, American Journal of Gastroenterology). Etiologically, nausea can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including gastrointestinal disorders like GERD and peptic ulcers, neuromuscular anomalies within the stomach, and adverse responses to medical interventions. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers an alternative etiological framework, categorizing nausea into five distinct patterns of disharmony, such as Rebellious Qi and Food Stagnation, each with its unique pathophysiological mechanisms (Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine). These multifaceted etiological perspectives underscore the complexity inherent in diagnosing and managing nausea.