Akash Reddy Akash Reddy Asked 6 months ago

Can stress cause vomiting?

Whenever I have a big presentation or exam coming up, I get extremely nervous and sometimes even throw up. My friends tell me it's just 'nerves'. Can severe stress actually make you vomit?

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Shruti Kulkarni Shruti Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Haan na, it actually happens. Whenever I have some big presentation at work, my stomach gets totally upset and I feel like throwing up. Our gut and brain are super connected, so extreme tension can trigger this easily.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Oh God, I completely relate to this and it is so scary. I always panic thinking it is some major stomach infection, which makes the nausea even worse! Please sip some cold water and try to sit in a cool room, it helps calm down the immediate urge.

Gopal Krishnan Gopal Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

In my forty years of working life, I have seen many youngsters getting sick to their stomach due to work pressure. The body has its own way of telling you to slow down. Don't worry, rest for a day, drink simple nimbu paani, and you will be fine.

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Preetika Chawla Preetika Chawla Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Haan bilkul, anxiety se vomiting sensation bilkul ho sakti hai. Mere brother ko flight pakadne se pehle humesha aisa feel hota hai. Just try to breathe slowly and drink some ginger tea, stomach ko kaafi relief milta hai usse.

Reena D'Souza Reena D'Souza Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, high levels of adrenaline and cortisol can irritate your stomach lining and cause nausea or actual vomiting. If you cannot keep fluids down at all, please see a doctor to avoid dehydration. Otherwise, small sips of ORS should help you recover.

Srinivas Rao Srinivas Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

At this age, my stomach protests if I look at a tax document or a family wedding budget! Joking aside, stress definitely triggers severe acidity which leads to vomiting. Keep your meals light when you are going through a tough phase.

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Madhav Prasad Madhav Prasad Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

When the mind is restless, the digestive fire also gets disturbed. I have found that practicing deep belly breathing or simple Sheetali pranayama for five minutes instantly calms the nervous system and relieves the urge to vomit.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, I was reading an article about the brain-gut connection last week. It mentioned that extreme anxiety signals the brain to empty the stomach as a flight-or-fight response. It is fascinating but honestly very uncomfortable when it happens.

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