What's wrong with feeling nauseous after dieting

Nausea and vomiting during dieting may be caused by hypoglycemic reactions, imbalanced gastric acid secretion, electrolyte imbalances, excessive psychological pressure, or poor digestive system adaptation. It can be alleviated by adjusting dietary structure, supplementing water and electrolytes, eating separately, psychological regulation, and seeking medical attention to investigate pathological factors.

1. Hypoglycemic reaction:

Suddenly reducing carbohydrate intake can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar levels, triggering sympathetic nervous system excitation and causing symptoms such as nausea and dizziness. It is recommended to choose whole grain foods with moderate glycemic index instead of refined carbohydrates, such as oats, brown rice, etc., to avoid prolonged fasting.

2. Imbalance of gastric acid secretion:

Continuous secretion of gastric acid on an empty stomach without food neutralization may stimulate the gastric mucosa to produce a burning sensation and acid reflux. You can try eating alkaline foods such as soda crackers in small amounts multiple times, and if necessary, use gastric mucosal protectants such as magnesium aluminum carbonate under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Electrolyte imbalance:

Excessive dieting can cause the loss of electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, leading to abnormal neuromuscular function. It is necessary to ensure a daily intake of 1.5 liters of diluted saline or coconut water. In severe cases, oral rehydration salts can be taken according to medical advice to avoid muscle weakness or arrhythmia. 4. Excessive psychological stress: Strict calorie restriction can activate the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis, and elevated cortisol levels may trigger stress-induced gastrointestinal reactions. Adopting mindfulness based diet, set 1-2 flexible calorie days per week to control the daily calorie deficit within the range of 300-500 calories.

5. Poor adaptation of digestive system:

Long term high-fat diet patients suddenly switch to low-fat mode, which may disrupt the regularity of bile secretion and lead to fat digestion disorders. During the transition period, the proportion of oil can be gradually reduced, and fruits rich in digestive enzymes such as papaya and pineapple can be used to improve discomfort.

If there is continuous vomiting during dieting, one should be alert to pathological conditions such as ketoacidosis or bile reflux gastritis. It is recommended to record the daily diet and symptom correspondence. Women should pay attention to the possibility of pregnancy reactions, and middle-aged and elderly people should be screened for organic gastrointestinal diseases. Establishing a balanced dietary pattern that includes high-quality protein, dietary fiber, and healthy fats, combined with soothing exercises such as Ba Duan Jin to regulate autonomic nervous system function, is more beneficial for long-term weight management than simply dieting.