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When You Get A Cold And A Sore Throat ,
Question: When you get a cold and a sore throat, is it normal for you to feel nauseous because of it? I've noticed that most of the time when I have a sore throat along with cold - sneezing, runny/stuffy nose - that it messes with my stomach as well and makes me nauseous.
Why does that happen? Is it normal? And is there anything I can do to stop it?
Why does that happen? Is it normal? And is there anything I can do to stop it?
Brief Answer:
Hii. Many people has this sensation of nausea during cold, cough, sore thro
Detailed Answer:
Hii. Many people has this sensation of nausea during cold, cough, sore throat. This is because during upper respiratory tract infection, it irritate the mucosa of the airway,pharynx and upper part of oesophagus. There is also increased amount of acid reflux during these episodes of upper respiratory tract infection. These upper respiratory tract infection is almost always us viral in origin. These viruses will also irritate the mucosa of gastrointestinal tract . All these lead to feeling of nausea. During attacks of upper respiratory tract infection, you can start some antacid or omeprazole tablet along with the nasal spray. Avoid excess tea, coffee. Drink plenty of water. Take steam inhalation. Sleep after 2 hours of dinner. Thus you can decrease the vomiting tendency.
Hii. Many people has this sensation of nausea during cold, cough, sore thro
Detailed Answer:
Hii. Many people has this sensation of nausea during cold, cough, sore throat. This is because during upper respiratory tract infection, it irritate the mucosa of the airway,pharynx and upper part of oesophagus. There is also increased amount of acid reflux during these episodes of upper respiratory tract infection. These upper respiratory tract infection is almost always us viral in origin. These viruses will also irritate the mucosa of gastrointestinal tract . All these lead to feeling of nausea. During attacks of upper respiratory tract infection, you can start some antacid or omeprazole tablet along with the nasal spray. Avoid excess tea, coffee. Drink plenty of water. Take steam inhalation. Sleep after 2 hours of dinner. Thus you can decrease the vomiting tendency.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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