Nausea is not typically listed as a primary symptom of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), yet many IBS sufferers frequently experience both nausea and IBS-related symptoms together. Why does this happen? And more importantly, how can solving one help alleviate the other?
At the HELLO DOCTOR TODAY, we have helped thousands of patients since 2005, and we’ve seen firsthand that nausea and IBS often go hand in hand. By understanding how they’re connected, you can take steps toward real, lasting relief.
How IBS and Nausea Are Related
Most people think of IBS as affecting the small intestine or the large intestine (colon), while nausea is considered an upper digestive tract issue (stomach). However, these two are not as separate as they may seem.
✔ IBS Symptoms: Abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating
✔ Nausea: A feeling of queasiness or discomfort in the stomach, sometimes leading to vomiting
When you break it down, both IBS and nausea are signs that the digestive system is distressed.
Many of the underlying causes of IBS also trigger nausea, including:
- Food sensitivities
- Microbiome imbalances (dysbiosis or SIBO)
- Gut inflammation
- Enzyme deficiencies or poor digestion
- Gut-brain axis dysfunction (stress-related triggers)
This explains why so many IBS sufferers also report nausea—and why treating IBS at its root can often reduce nausea at the same time.
Why Solving IBS Can Also Reduce Nausea
At the HELLO DOCTOR TODAY, we’ve noticed that when we successfully treat a patient’s IBS, their nausea often improves as well.
This is because the gut functions as one integrated system. Rather than treating IBS and nausea as separate issues, the key to lasting relief is finding and addressing the underlying cause.
🟢 When your gut is balanced and healthy, nausea and IBS symptoms fade together.
🔴 If you only treat the symptoms (e.g., nausea medication or IBS drugs), you may find temporary relief, but the root issue remains unresolved.
How to Find the Root Cause of IBS and Nausea
Because IBS and nausea are often triggered by the same root causes, our approach focuses on identifying what’s really causing your digestive distress.
Common factors we investigate include:
✔ Food Sensitivities – Certain foods can trigger both IBS and nausea (e.g., dairy, gluten, eggs, soy)
✔ Gut Microbiome Imbalances (SIBO, Candida, Parasites) – Bacterial overgrowth or infections disrupt both digestion and stomach function
✔ Enzyme Deficiencies or Low Stomach Acid – Poor digestion causes food to ferment, leading to bloating, nausea, and IBS symptoms
✔ Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction – Stress impacts both gut motility and stomach function, increasing IBS symptoms and nausea
✔ Inflammation & Gut Permeability Issues (“Leaky Gut”) – A damaged gut lining amplifies digestive distress
By pinpointing the real cause of your symptoms, we develop a personalized treatment plan to heal your entire digestive system—upper and lower.
Take the Next Step Toward Relief
If you suffer from IBS and nausea, don’t settle for temporary fixes. Find and treat the root cause for real, lasting relief.
📞 CONTACT us today to schedule a consultation. We offer telemedicine services across the U.S. and worldwide, so no matter where you are, help is within reach.
Let’s work together to heal your gut, reduce nausea, and help you feel your best again!
