Aditi Singh Aditi Singh Asked 6 months ago

Can being hungry cause vomiting?

Sometimes when I skip meals or haven't eaten for a long time, I start feeling really sick to my stomach. Is it possible to vomit just because I'm too hungry?

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Rajinder Singh Rajinder Singh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, empty stomach causes extreme acidity which can make you throw up. I have high blood pressure, so keeping my meals on time is very important for my overall lifestyle. Please get yourself checked if this is a regular thing, as ignoring stomach acidity is not good.

Aiswarya Menon Aiswarya Menon Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I totally understand how scary it feels when hunger turns into intense nausea and vomiting. I used to panic thinking it was some major disease. Actually, high stomach acid buildup on an empty stomach triggers this, so don't worry too much, but try to keep small snacks handy.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was actually reading about this yesterday because it happened to my cousin. Apparently, when you go without food for too long, your stomach acids can irritate the lining and trigger the vomiting reflex. It's quite interesting how our digestive system reacts to long gaps.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Oh absolutely, my late-night work shifts and terrible sleep schedule mean my stomach is often confused. If I stay hungry for too long, my stomach acid rebels and I end up dry heaving in the bathroom. It's a real thing, our bodies just don't like being neglected!

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haha yes, your stomach is basically throwing a temper tantrum because you forgot to feed it! The acid buildup is no joke though. Just eat a small biscuit or banana next time you feel that hunger headache coming, before your stomach decides to go on strike.

Sujata Roy Sujata Roy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Please don't ignore this. I used to skip meals and vomit frequently due to acidity, thinking it was normal. It turned out to be a severe ulcer that got worse because I delayed seeing a doctor. Please get a proper checkup done before it leads to bigger issues.

Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't worry. It is quite common because stomach acid builds up when there is no food to digest, leading to nausea and sometimes vomiting. Try not to keep long gaps between your meals, and keep some light crackers with you. If it happens too often, we should get it checked by a doc, okay?

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