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What Causes Lightheadedness And Nausea After Coffee Intake?
Question: Every morning after I have 2 cups of 1/2 Caffe coffee, I feel light-headed and nauseated and feel like I need to lie down, even after I eat my oatmeal and/or a banana. Can you tell me what might be causing this?
Brief Answer:
It seems like stomach upset due to high caffeine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
Coffee has caffeine which is notorious in causing stomach issues thus nausea specially in high quantity specially in people with added mental stress.. In my opinion you are having upset because of coffee I would suggest you do follwing
1) Take syrup Gaviscon thrice a day.
2) Reduce coffee intake.
3) Use high fibre diet.
4) There are OTC anti vomiting drugs ..you can use them.
5) avoid pain killers
6) Avoid fizzy drinks alcohol tobacco.
7) If this doesnt help you might discuss with your doctor if he thinks is beneficial yo prescribe better stomach protection meds like PPI and motillium.
This doesnt seem to be a serious thing but you will have to take care
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
It seems like stomach upset due to high caffeine
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
Coffee has caffeine which is notorious in causing stomach issues thus nausea specially in high quantity specially in people with added mental stress.. In my opinion you are having upset because of coffee I would suggest you do follwing
1) Take syrup Gaviscon thrice a day.
2) Reduce coffee intake.
3) Use high fibre diet.
4) There are OTC anti vomiting drugs ..you can use them.
5) avoid pain killers
6) Avoid fizzy drinks alcohol tobacco.
7) If this doesnt help you might discuss with your doctor if he thinks is beneficial yo prescribe better stomach protection meds like PPI and motillium.
This doesnt seem to be a serious thing but you will have to take care
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
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