Psychiatric
Nausea may be caused by depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders. Potentially serious
While most causes of nausea are not serious, some serious conditions are associated with nausea. These include pancreatitis, small bowel obstruction, appendicitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, Addisonian crisis, diabetic ketoacidosis, increased intracranial pressure, spontaneous intracranial hypotension, brain tumors, meningitis, heart attack, rabies carbon monoxide poisoning  and many others. Comprehensive list
Inside the abdomen
Obstructing disorders

Gastric outlet obstruction
Small bowel obstruction
Colonic obstruction
Superior mesenteric artery syndromeEnteric infections

Viral infection
Bacterial infectionInflammatory diseases

Celiac disease
Cholecystitis
Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
HepatitisSensorimotor dysfunction

Gastroparesis
Intestinal pseudo-obstruction
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Cyclic vomiting syndromeOther

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity
Biliary colic
Kidney stone
Cirrhosis
Abdominal irradiation

Outside the abdomen
Cardiopulmonary

Cardiomyopathy
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Paroxysmal coughInner-ear diseases

Motion sickness
Labyrinthitis
MalignancyIntracerebral disorders

Malignancy
Hemorrhage
Abscess
Hydrocephalus
Meningitis
Encephalitis
RabiesPsychiatric illnesses

Anorexia and bulimia nervosa
DepressionOther

Post-operative vomiting
Nociception

Medications and metabolic disorders
Drugs

Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Antiarrhythmics
Digoxin
Oral hypoglycemic medications
Oral contraceptivesEndocrine/metabolic disease

Pregnancy
Uremia
Ketoacidosis
Thyroid and parathyroid disease
Adrenal insufficiencyToxins

Liver failure
Alcohol

Pathophysiology
Research on nausea and vomiting has relied on using animal models to mimic the anatomy and neuropharmacologic features of the human body. The physiologic mechanism of nausea is a complex process that has yet to be fully elucidated. There are four general pathways that are activated by specific triggers in the human body that go on to create the sensation of nausea and vomiting. Central nervous system (CNS): Stimuli can affect areas of the CNS including the cerebral cortex and the limbic system. These areas are activated by elevated intracranial pressure, irritation of the meninges (i.e. blood or infection), and extreme emotional triggers such as anxiety. The supratentorial region is also responsible for the sensation of nausea. Chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ): The CTZ is located in the area postrema in the floor of the fourth ventricle within the brain.
Several studies have demonstrated the therapeutic effects of cannabinoids for nausea and vomiting in the advanced stages of illnesses such as cancer and AIDS.In hospital settings topical anti-nausea gels are not indicated because of lack of research backing their efficacy. Topical gels containing lorazepam, diphenhydramine, and haloperidol are sometimes used for nausea but are not equivalent to more established therapies.Ginger has also been shown to be potentially effective in treating several types of nausea. Prognosis
The outlook depends on the cause. Most people recover within few hours or a day. While short-term nausea and vomiting are generally harmless, they may sometimes indicate a more serious condition. When associated with prolonged vomiting, it may lead to dehydration or dangerous electrolyte imbalances or both. Repeated intentional vomiting, characteristic of bulimia, can cause stomach acid to wear away at the enamel in teeth. Epidemiology
Nausea and or vomiting is the main complaint in 1.6% of visits to family physicians in Australia. However, only 25% of people with nausea visit their family physician. In Australia, nausea, as opposed to vomiting, occurs most frequently in persons aged 15–24 years, and is less common in other age groups. See also
Cancer and nausea
Vasodilation

References
External links
 The dictionary definition of nausea at Wiktionary