Exercise-induced nausea
Exercise-induced nausea is a
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have reported experiencing exercise-induced nausea.
Cause
A study of 20 volunteers conducted at Nagoya University in Japan associated a higher degree of exercise-induced nausea after eating.[1]
Lack of hydration during exercise is a well known cause of headache and nausea.[2] Exercising at a heavy rate causes blood flow to be taken away from the stomach, causing nausea.[3]
Another possible cause of exercise induced nausea is overhydration. Drinking too much water before, during, or after extreme exercise (such as a marathon) can cause nausea, diarrhea, confusion, and muscle tremors.[4] Excessive water consumption reduces or dilutes electrolyte levels in the body causing hyponatremia.[4]
See also
- Exercise intolerance
- Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
- Exercise-induced urticaria
- Exercise-associated hyponatremia
- Heat intolerance
- Ventilatory threshold
References
- S2CID 29341304.
- ^ Ireland, Jae. "How to Avoid Exercise Induced Nausea and Vomiting". Advice Column. Livestrong.com. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ "Eating and Exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workout". Advice Column summarizing medical research. The Mayo Clinic. Archived from the original on 2 June 2009. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
- ^ a b Rosner, Mitchell H.; Tamara Hew-Butler (2010). "Exercise-associated hyponatremia". UpToDate. Wolters Kluwer. Retrieved 3 April 2013.