Why do I get nauseous when I eat after not eating for a while?

Why not eating may cause nausea To help break down food, your stomach produces hydrochloric acid. If you don’t eat for a long period of time, that acid can build up in your stomach and potentially lead to acid reflux and nausea. An empty stomach may also trigger hunger pangs.

Can waiting too long to eat cause diarrhea?

“Many people wait too long to eat, then eat very large portions,” Lemond says. “This can cause gas or even diarrhea because there’s just too much stress on the stomach.”

Why do some people feel nauseous before eating?

Some people feel nauseated before eating if they are very hungry and stomach acid is being secreted into the empty stomach. There are other causes of a nauseous sensation including a brain problem–a brain tumor, abscess, viral meningitis, some other conditions can all affect the “vomiting center” and produce both nausea and vomiting.

What does it mean when you can’t eat for 4 hours?

A condition known as reactive hypoglycemia can occur four hours after eating. If you do not snack between meals and you wait four hours for your next meal, this could be the cause. It might also mean that you are eating too few calories or too few carbohydrates.

Is it normal to feel tired and sleepy after eating?

Feeling fatigued and sleepy after a meal is not an uncommon reaction. Many people even expect their bodies to, in a sense, shut down after eating. Food should not, however, make you feel fatigued.

Is it normal to feel sleepy after a heavy meal?

After a heavy meal, it’s natural to feel a bit sleepy. Beware! If you sleep after eating, you will end up slowing down your digestive system, which in turn will cause several health complications. As mentioned already, lying on your back or side after eating will make it easier for your stomach acid to move back up your esophagus.