Frequent Nausea

[kim1968594]

My 12 year old daughter has been experiencing frequent nausea for about a month.  We eliminated dairy and it is still an issue.  We have tried Zantac and Previcid to no avail.  Bloodwork shows normal organ functions also.

[kim1968594]

Thank you, Dr. Santos.  I am beginning to think that some of the nausea comes from anxiety.  She has had a lot more school work this year.  However, this seems to present itself in the evening and it doesn't seem to matter what she eats.  I try to keep her diet pretty mild and balanced.  Along  with the nausea, comes a bloated feeling in the stomach and it feels very firm.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How is your daughter?  What other symptoms are present? It is good that blood tests were fine. Nausea is not a disease but usually  a symptom of a variety of conditions. This includes viral and bacterial infections, motion sickness,  food poisoning, medication side effect, migraine headaches, gastrointestinal conditions and even abscesses of the brain. Treatment usually depends on the cause. If it persists, it  is best that you have this checked again for proper evaluation. Aside from blood tests, imaging studies or procedures may be indicated. Take care and do keep us posted.