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Nausea
Nausea & vomiting treatment available today
In order to treat your nausea, consult with one of our board certified doctors online today to prescribe nausea medication. Get a new prescription to treat nausea or refill an existing prescription today.
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Medication services available for adults and kids (3+)
Top quality, board-certified doctors
Insurance accepted, but not required
PlushCare doctors cannot treat all cases of nausea and vomiting. Our primary care physicians can conduct an initial evaluation of your symptoms, but may need to refer you to a specialist or for in-person treatment. If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Most major insurance plans accepted
Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less. Paying without insurance? New patient visits are $129, and follow-ups are only $99 for members.
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3 simple steps to get treated for nausea today
Step 1
Book a nausea treatment appointment.
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Step 2
Talk to your medical provider regarding your nausea symptoms.
Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
Step 3
Pick up a prescription for nausea.
We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.
Nausea & vomiting treatment pricing details
How pricing works
To request nausea treatment and get a new prescription or refill on your prescription, join our monthly membership and get discounted visits.
Paying with insurance
Membership
$14.99/month
First month free
First visit
Copay
For all visits
30 days of free membership
Same-day appointments 7 days a week
Unlimited messages with your Care Team
Prescription discount card to save up to 80%
Exclusive discounts on lab tests
Free memberships for your family
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Visit price with insurance
Often the same as an office visit. Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less!
- We accept these insurance plans and many more:
Paying without insurance
Membership
$14.99/month
First month free
First visit
$129
Repeats only $99
30 days of free membership
Same-day appointments 7 days a week
Unlimited messages with your Care Team
Prescription discount card to save up to 80%
Exclusive discounts on lab tests
Free memberships for your family
Cancel anytime
Visit price without insurance
Initial visits are $129 and follow-ups are only $99 for active members.
If we're unable to treat you, we'll provide a full refund.
Nausea treatment FAQs
What are the symptoms of nausea?
Nausea is a feeling of uneasiness in your stomach. Although nausea often coincides with the urge to vomit, it doesn't always lead to vomiting. If you're feeling nauseous, you might also experience the following symptoms:
Abdominal pain or tenderness
Diarrhea or constipation
Headache
Dizziness
Heartburn
Gas
Indigestion
Vomiting
What causes nausea?
Several factors can contribute to nausea, including:
Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
A bacterial infection or virus
Motion sickness or seasickness
Food sensitivities or allergies
High levels of stress and anxiety
Food poisoning
Migraine headaches
Hormonal changes (for example, morning sickness due to pregnancy)
In addition, some medical conditions can cause symptoms of nausea. You might experience a general feeling of stomach uneasiness if you have:Gallbladder or kidney stones
An intestinal obstruction
A stomach ulcer
Meningitis
Pancreatitis
Mental health conditions, such as depression or an anxiety disorder
When should you see a doctor for nausea?
If your nausea symptoms persist for more than 24 hours after taking over-the-counter medicine, talk to your healthcare professional. In most cases, nausea goes away without treatment and isn't a medical emergency. However, if your symptoms don't go away, medical care may be necessary.
Seek immediate medical help if your nausea coincides with:Dehydration
A stiff neck
Confusion
Blood in your vomit or stool
Difficulty waking up
Severe pain in your lower right abdomen
What are treatments for nausea?
Several treatments are available for nausea. Depending on the cause of your nausea, your healthcare provider may recommend medications such as:
Over-the-counter antacids
Anti-anxiety medication
Olanzapine
Antiemetic drugs
If you have persistent or recurring nausea, you can book an appointment with one of our doctors to get nausea treatment online. Once your doctor diagnoses your nausea, they can provide treatments for any underlying conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They can also prescribe medications to improve your symptoms, such as:Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
Droperidol (Inapsine)
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
In addition to anti-nausea medicine, many patients benefit from simple dietary changes. For example, you might:Eat smaller meals to improve your digestive health.
Try eating a bland diet with easy-to-digest foods, such as rice and banana.
Avoid food sensitivities and allergies, such as gluten, spicy foods, or high-fat foods.
Eliminate common nausea triggers, such as alcohol and caffeinated beverages, from your diet.
Learn about nausea & vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms of numerous health conditions. In many cases, people experience nausea and vomiting due to viral gastroenteritis—also known as the stomach flu—or morning sickness related to early pregnancy.
Nausea and vomiting can affect both adults and children. Fortunately, there are several treatments to relieve nausea and stomach discomfort.
Nausea causes
Several factors can contribute to nausea and vomiting. While some people are sensitive to specific foods, others may experience nausea due to health conditions. Some common causes of nausea and vomiting include:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): GERD causes the stomach's contents to flow back into the esophagus. When the stomach contents move back up the gastrointestinal tract, you may experience a burning sensation (heartburn), which can coincide with nausea and vomiting.
Bacterial or viral infections: Bothviral and bacterial infections can cause stomach pain and discomfort. For example, food-borne bacteria can cause food poisoning, while viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis (intestinal flu).
Certain medications: Nausea is a common side effect of many medications. If you start a new treatment, such as chemotherapy, you might notice new symptoms of nausea.
Motion sickness: Motion sickness happens when your brain can't process the information from your eyes, ears, and body. When your brain's signals don't match up with your senses, you might experience nausea and vomiting.
Food sensitivities: Eating certain foods, such as spicy foods, can cause stomach discomfort. Food allergies and sensitivities can also contribute to nausea symptoms.
Pain: Pain can exacerbate nausea symptoms. If you have pancreatitis, gallbladder stones, kidney stones, or migraine headaches, you might experience severe nausea.
Stomach ulcers: Ulcers (sores in the stomach or intestinal lining) can cause nausea. When you eat, ulcers trigger an inflammatory response. You might feel especially nauseous in the morning or after going a few hours without food.
Nausea symptoms
Nausea is characterized by stomach uneasiness and discomfort. Nausea often coincides with the urge to vomit but doesn't always lead to vomiting. If you're feeling nauseous, you might also experience:
Headache
Dizziness
Abdominal pain or tenderness
Low fever
Chest pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea or constipation
Gas
Vomiting
Vomiting is a formed voluntary or involuntary emptying of the stomach contents through the mouth ("throwing up"). Triggers that cause vomiting can come from several parts of the body, including:The stomach and intestines (infection, food irritation, or injury)
The inner ear (dizziness and motion sickness)
The brain (head trauma, tumors, migraines, or infection)
If you have chronic nausea, you may experience other uncomfortable symptoms, including:Constantly feeling like you're sick or about to vomit
Lack of appetite
Uncontrollable sweating
Repeated stomach muscle contractions that you cannot control (retching)
Stomachache or upset stomach
An uneasy feeling in the chest, upper abdomen, or back of the throat
Difficulty keeping food down
How to treat nausea
Treatment for nausea depends on the specific cause of your nausea. In most cases, simple home remedies can help relieve nausea. If you're feeling nauseous, you might:
Drink beverages to settle your stomach, such as ginger ale.
Avoid caffeinated beverages, including soda and coffee.
Eat smaller meals, which helps your stomach digest foods gradually.
Eat a bland diet with easy-to-digest foods.
Take over-the-counter medicine to ease your nausea symptoms.
If you have chronic nausea, your doctor can create a personalized treatment plan for relieving nausea. Your treatment plan may include:
Medications, such as anti-nausea medicine
Working with a nutritionist
Treating underlying conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Nausea medications
If your nausea symptoms persist for a few days, talk to a healthcare professional to determine the cause of your nausea. Your doctor may recommend a prescription or over-the-counter medicine to treat your nausea, such as:
Olanzapine
Olanzapine is a safe and effective medicine for nausea and vomiting. It's often prescribed for patients getting high doses of chemotherapy
Antiemetic drugs
Antiemetics are typically prescribed to treat motion sickness and side effects from oral analgesics, general anesthetics, and chemotherapy.
Anti-anxiety medication
Anti-anxiety medication, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), can help relieve anxiety and its physical symptoms.
Over-the-counter antacids
Antacid medication, such as Tums and Alka-Seltzer, help neutralize stomach acid to reduce heartburn, upset stomach, and indigestion. Some antacids also contain simethicone, which helps your body get rid of gas.
Emetrol
Unlike antacids (which help with heartburn), Emetrol is intended specifically for nausea. Emetrol relieves nausea by soothing the upset stomach and reducing stomach muscle contractions, which can help prevent vomiting.
How to avoid nausea
It's not always possible to avoid nausea. However, identifying your triggers and taking steps to minimize your exposure can help prevent nausea. Depending on your nausea triggers, you might avoid:
Eating foods that upset your stomach, such as spicy or high-fat foods
Strobe lights, which can trigger migraine headaches
Strong fragrances, such as perfume
Avoiding amusement park rides, which can cause motion sickness
When to see a doctor for nausea
If nausea affects your quality of life, talk to your doctor to determine the cause and explore your treatment options. You should also book an appointment with your doctor if your nausea symptoms don't subside within 24 hours of taking over-the-counter interventions.
Seek immediate medical attention if your nausea coincides with:
Heart attack symptoms (chest pain, jaw pain, sweating, or pain in your left arm)
Severe abdominal pain
Severe headache
Difficulty breathing
Confusion
Neck stiffness
Dehydration
Blood in your vomit or stool
Fever
If you experience severe pain in your lower right abdomen, you may have appendicitis, which is a serious medical problem. The symptoms of appendicitis often come on suddenly and gradually grow worse.
Always seek medical help if you're concerned you may be experiencing a medical emergency.
Related conditions to nausea
Food poisoning
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Migraine headaches
Stress and anxiety
Thyroid disorders