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What Causes Lightheadedness And Nausea After Eating A Heavy Meal?
Question: So today and yesterday been having this onset of lightheadedness and slight nausea after eating a heavy meal. Been feeling kind of stressed with work this past week too . And a lot of thing going on my mind. So had problem sleeping too. I do feel better after passing gas and burping . What might be causing the problem ? I also seem to have a bit of cold. Should i be worried? And I do feel abit sensitive to really bright lights from the tv and the laptop. But after I pass gas I feel better .
Brief Answer:
smaller meals will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I do not think you need to worry but it may be that if you eat smaller and lighter meals this will take care of the problem.
When you are stressed excess acid builds up in the stomach and putting a heavy meal in with all that acid can cause problems.
Also you could try adding a probiotic daily or an acid blocker medication at bedtime like ranitidine.
We often get a cold when we are stressed because stress lowers our immune system response to fighting off infections.
Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water and consider adding a multivitamin daily during times that you are very stressed.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
smaller meals will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I do not think you need to worry but it may be that if you eat smaller and lighter meals this will take care of the problem.
When you are stressed excess acid builds up in the stomach and putting a heavy meal in with all that acid can cause problems.
Also you could try adding a probiotic daily or an acid blocker medication at bedtime like ranitidine.
We often get a cold when we are stressed because stress lowers our immune system response to fighting off infections.
Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water and consider adding a multivitamin daily during times that you are very stressed.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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