Psychological Stress Feeling nauseous after a meal may indicate that the affected person is in some sort of distress. It is clinically proven that, emotions influence almost all bodily functions, including that of the digestive system.

It could happen that while you are eating, you are overly anxious, stressed or excited about something. So, such emotions may lead to something as uncomfortable as feeling nauseated. Viral Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) Viral gastroenteritis refers to a viral infection that attacks the stomach and intestines. Eating contaminated food or sharing contaminated items causes the infection. In most cases, viral gastroenteritis triggers nausea or vomiting in the affected person shortly after eating. It also causes a low-grade fever, stomach ache, watery stools, and headache. Bulimia Nervosa A potentially life-threatening and much more serious condition than the ones mentioned above, bulimia nervosa is a psychological problem which manifests itself as an eating disorder. Affected people severely starve themselves to lose weight because they live in a perpetual fear of putting on weight. Starvation is usually followed by uncontrollable eating, and then, self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives or indulging in rigorous exercise. So, feeling nauseated shortly after a meal may be an indicator of bulimia. Peptic Ulcer Peptic ulcers are mainly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, prolonged use of pain-relieving drugs or other medicines. The main sign of the condition is a burning pain that mostly occurs in the area that lies between the breastbone and naval. This pain gets worse when the stomach is empty, and is somewhat relieved by consuming certain foods. Less commonly, peptic ulcers are known to cause mild nausea after the affected person has eaten. 

Other Causes Indigestion Irregular Zymbiotix eating habits Stomach cancer (a less common cause) Food allergy Self-Care Measures Nausea or vomiting could have a wide range of medical conditions as its cause. That is why, it is important to seek medical help and get the underlying cause diagnosed. Apart from what doctors suggest, here are some self-care measures that may help manage the condition at home. ☛ Develop healthy eating habits. You can start by eating smaller, nutritious meals several times a day, eating slowly and without any distractions, avoiding overeating, and more importantly, eating at regular times. ☛ Nausea is worsened by hyperactivity and a lifestyle conducive to stress. So, take out some time for a leisure activity, and help your body and mind unwind. ☛ Nausea can be controlled by taking clear or ice-cold drinks, lemonade or fruit juices throughout the day. Lemon tea, herbal tea or green tea also helps in the treatment. Increase the amount of liquid foods in your diet to evade the risk of dehydration. ☛ Smell arising from cooking, perfumes, smoke from vehicles or oil, etc., can cause some people to feel nauseated. So, avoid exposure to such elements. Also avoid riding vehicles, congested spaces, and prolonged exposure to heat and humidity after having your meal. ☛ Include more of bland and light foods in your diet, and refrain from spicy and greasy foods. Whole grains, fresh fruits, and other nutritious foods also help in curbing nausea. ☛ Some people may get nauseated by the smell of hot or warm foods. If you have a similar problem, then let the food cool down to room temperature before eating it.

☛ For some people, it becomes difficult to avoid foods that have made them nauseous in the past. In such cases, it is advisable to carry over-the-counter medicines, and use them when needed and as prescribed by the chemist. Chronic episodes of nausea after eating is a matter of great concern. It may not be wise to take such matters in your own hands and seek help only when the problem gets worse. Timely treatment can help lessen your anxiety, ensure quick relief from such ailments, and reduce the risk of any complications. How to Overcome Exam Fear It is important to get over exam-related anxiety so as to do well in the exams. This Buzzle article provides a few tips on ways to overcome exam fear. TAGGED UNDER: Study Tips Exams Advertisement Exams are a way of assessing what a student has learned during the academic year. These allow the teachers to evaluate the learning and grasping abilities of the student. Therefore, students need to achieve good scores in the examinations. However, most students experience a lot of stress while preparing for exams. They feel a lot of pressure, as both their parents and teachers expect them to get high scores. Though it is normal to feel a little bit of fear and anxiety, there are times when the students are unable to study and perform well due to fear and anxiety. At times, students tend to forget what they have learned due to fear. Under such circumstances, they end up scoring less than they could have. Hence, it is extremely crucial for students to learn about how to overcome fear, so that they can give their examination confidently, subsequently earning good grades. 

Tips for Overcoming Exam-related Anxiety Students who feel anxious are likely to experience problems such as difficulty in concentrating while studying, confusion, feeling stressed while looking at difficult questions, feeling blank, dizziness, sweating, sleeplessness, etc. All these factors further induce fear, which in turn causes the student to feel more anxious. This can have an adverse effect on the student's performance. Here are some tips to help students affected by exam-related fear: Prepare Well in Advance Students are more likely to experience fear or anxiety if they have not studied properly. There are many students who take studies lightly. Unfortunately, they keep procrastinating, and leaving everything to be studied at the last minute. As a result, when the exams are just around the corner, they feel scared, as they don't know where to start, and what to study. Hence, the easiest way of overcoming this problem is to start studying much before the exam. Studying regularly and revising what has been taught in the class on a daily basis will certainly prove beneficial. Thus, students will only have to revise before the exams. Students will feel confident, as they would have studied everything already. Do Not Mug Up One of the common mistakes that many students make is that they don't make an effort to understand the subject; they just mug up without understanding. 

Students must understand that this is not the correct way of studying. Moreover, the chances of forgetting are more, when one has memorized without understanding. Hence, it is very important to understand the concept before memorizing it. In this way, you will never forget any important point. Also, you will be able to present the points in your own words, even if you do not remember the answer word-by-word. Thus, follow this method of effective learning, and you will feel confident. Make Time to Relax Examination time does not mean that you have to sit with your books for the entire day. This actually should be avoided, and one should take regular breaks to relax and refresh one's mind. Go for walks, listen to music, and talk to friends and family. It will help you feel relaxed. Avoid watching the television or browsing the Internet during this time. This is because, many students are addicted to television and Internet, and they are more likely to waste more time. Revise Properly The last few weeks before the examination should be spent by revising each subject, in order to prevent anxiety in students. Plan out a timetable in such a way that you get equal time to revise every topic. During this time, you can make some notes or mnemonics, which will make it easier for you to remember points and revise them quickly. 

If you are concerned about your writing speed, solve a question paper of the previous year. This will give you more confidence. It will also help you in knowing what you should do or not do while writing your exam paper. Additional Tips Apart from the aforementioned tips, here are some points that will help students cope with exam-related anxiety, and prepare well for the examinations. One very important thing that students should remember, is to avoid studying anything new just before the exam. This will cause more anxiety, and you may forget what you have already learned. It is also important to avoid having conversations with your friends about what they have studied, and how much they have studied. This will make you more nervous. If you are feeling very tense and anxious, just before entering the examination venue, take a few deep breaths which will help you to relax. During the exam, if you get blank after seeing difficult questions, skip them for the time being, and attempt the questions which you find easier. Once you have completed them, go back to the difficult ones. In this way, you will surely be able to answer them confidently.