Disha Khanna Disha Khanna Asked 9 months ago

Can hunger cause vomiting?

Sometimes if I wake up very hungry and don't eat something immediately, I start feeling really nauseous and might even throw up. My mother says it's just my body reacting to low sugar. Can extreme hunger actually lead to vomiting?

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Ankita Rastogi Ankita Rastogi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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Oh god, yes! When I don't eat on time, my stomach gets so acidic that I feel extremely nauseous and actually vomit bitter yellow liquid. It's so scary, please try to eat something small before it reaches that point.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was having severe morning nausea and threw up empty bile last month because of a gap in my meals. My doctor told me it's called hunger-induced reflux. I started eating a small biscuit before sleeping and right after waking up, and it completely stopped.

Sneha Kapoor Sneha Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Oh, don't stress too much! It's just your stomach telling you it's super empty and the acid is acting up. Just keep some dry crackers with you and eat them the moment you start feeling that weird hunger-nausea.

Sandeep Sharma Sandeep Sharma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Haan, bilkul ho sakta hai na. Jab pet khali hota hai toh acid bahut zyada banta hai aur ulti jaisa feel hone lagta hai. Isliye subah ka nashta skip mat kiya karo, thoda bohot kha liya karo.

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Sameer Deshmukh Sameer Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, prolonged fasting causes a buildup of gastric juices which can trigger the vomiting reflex, especially in people with GERD. If this happens frequently despite regular meals, it is best to consult a doctor to rule out ulcerations.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, empty stomach acidity can definitely make you throw up. Please try to drink some warm water and eat a plain toast or banana, it will settle your stomach soon.

Kunal Jha Kunal Jha Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Happens to me during exam season when I forget to eat all day. My stomach just rejects everything and I end up throwing up water. Best hack is to keep a juice box or apple near your study desk.

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