Why do I feel nauseous and dizzy whenever I eat?

When we eat, we not only feel full but also enjoy it, especially when we eat our favorite foods. Some people may experience nausea and dizziness when eating, which may be caused by indigestion. We can learn more about this condition and make judgments based on our own situations. So, what causes nausea and dizziness when eating? Let's take a look below.

1. What causes nausea and dizziness when eating?

The phenomenon of nausea and dizziness after eating is a manifestation of indigestion. Indigestion is a clinical syndrome caused by gastric motility disorders, including gastric paresis with poor gastric motility and esophageal reflux disease. Indigestion is mainly divided into functional indigestion and organic indigestion. Functional indigestion belongs to the category of "stomach discomfort", "stomach pain", and "noisy stomach" in traditional Chinese medicine. Its pathology is located in the stomach and involves the liver and spleen. It is advisable to use syndrome differentiation and treatment methods such as strengthening the spleen and stomach, soothing the liver and regulating qi, and promoting digestion and relieving stagnation.

2. What should we pay attention to for indigestion?

1. Reduce the intake of fried foods, which are difficult to digest and can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, inducing indigestion and other issues such as obesity and high blood lipids, which are unhealthy.

2. Reduce the intake of pickled foods, which are often soaked in salt and harmful to gastrointestinal function. Some pickled foods may contain carcinogenic components, so excessive consumption is not beneficial.

3. Reduce the intake of spicy and cold foods, which can damage the gastrointestinal mucosa. Frequent consumption can lead to gastrointestinal inflammation and further induce indigestion.

4. Eat regularly to help form a regular secretion of gastrointestinal digestive juices, which aids in food digestion.

5. Eat meals at fixed times and quantities. Sudden overeating can lead to insufficient digestive juices, resulting in indigestion.

6. Ensure that food is neither too hot nor too cold to avoid injuring the gastrointestinal mucosa. It is best to eat when the food is warm and not too hot or cold.

7. Chew food thoroughly to make it easier for the gastrointestinal tract to digest and reduce the likelihood of indigestion.

8. Drink water at appropriate times. Drinking water after meals can dilute gastric juices and reduce the stomach's ability to digest food. Therefore, it is best to drink water one hour before meals.

9. Keep the stomach warm to prevent issues such as bloating and impaired gastric function caused by exposure to cold.