Some people with IBS will also experience nausea, but it is less common than other symptoms.
This article explains IBS-driven nausea, its causes, and how to manage it.
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Does IBS Cause Nausea?
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IBShas been shown to cause nausea in some people.
Gastroparesis can often occur alongside IBS and is known to cause nausea.
What Causes Nausea in IBS?
IBS may not directly cause nausea.
However, comorbid (coexisting) conditions that often go hand-in-hand with having IBS may cause nausea.
This, along with the previously mentioned conditions and causes, can all lead to IBS-driven nausea.
If a comorbid disorder is present, it will likely present with more than just nausea.
Addressing these disorders with proper management and treatment techniques can help to relieve the symptom.
Other disorders that may or may not be related to IBS can also cause nausea that feels similar.
Some possible conditions include:
Some medications also can cause nausea.
They include:
How Many People With IBS Have Another Disorder?
There sometimes is trial-and-error in treating nausea with IBS.
What works for one person may not work for another, and treatment requires an individualized approach.
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