Apart From Pregnancy, These Are 4 Medical Conditions That Can Make Nausea In The Morning

Illustration of the cause of nausea. (Pexels/Kaboompics)

JAKARTA - Nausea in the morning is often associated with one of the effects of pregnancy. However, nausea in the morning does not only occur due to pregnancy.

Please note that there are several health conditions that can cause nausea in the morning. Here are some of these health conditions, quoted from Healthline, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

1. Infection of the inner ear

The vestibular system or cavity in the middle of the inner ear helps the body to remain balanced. If an infection occurs in the cavity, the body will feel unbalanced and dizzy, which can cause nausea and vomiting in the morning.

2. Acid reflux

Acid reflux occurs because the entrance to the stomach is not properly covered after eating and drinking, so stomach acid comes out of the stomach and throat. The acid flavor along with other symptoms such as coughs or coughs can cause nausea.

Acid refluxes will usually be more severe in the morning, so nausea also often occurs in the morning. This may happen because you always lie down and swallow less while sleeping.

3. Gastropiresis

This condition occurs when the muscles on the stomach wall slow or stop, which causes the food not to move from the stomach to the intestines. This can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and delayed emptying of the stomach, which are common symptoms.

4. Anxiety

Another medical condition that can cause nausea in the morning is anxiety. Anxiety can have an effect on the intestines, one of which has symptoms is nausea. In other cases, nausea is caused by sources of chronic and continuous stress or anxiety, so it is recommended to consult it with experts.