Yes, Anxiety can cause nausea and thereby the loss of appetite as well, as the person who is anxious is often overwhelmed by his/her mental situation. Not just in adults, nausea is associated with anxiety in children as well.

When nausea is dominating, the person can’t even think about eating something so the loss of appetite often follows. Such symptoms, if they last longer, lead to many mineral deficiencies such as electrolyte imbalance, weakness, dehydration etc.

If you are experiencing nausea due to anxiety, there are a number of things you can do to help manage the symptoms. These include:

• Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation
• Exercise
• Getting enough sleep
• Eating a healthy diet
• Avoiding caffeine and alcohol
• Taking over-the-counter medications such as Dramamine or Benadryl

If your nausea is severe or does not improve with home treatment, talk to your doctor. They may be able to prescribe medication or recommend other treatment options.

How to Treat Nausea caused by Anxiety?

• Removing the cause of anxiety – The first and foremost way to treat anxiety-related nausea is to know what is causing you stress. If you can’t avoid a stressful situation then try to distract yourself from that thought or situation. It is very important to move away from the cause of anxiety if possible.
• Proper Sleep Patterns – Sleep is one of the biggest ways to relax your body physically as well as mentally. People who don’t take a good night’s sleep are often anxious and unrested. Developing a proper sleep schedule and sleep hygiene is another good way to relax your body and treat nausea as well.
• Good & nutritious diet – Having whole grains and making nutritious food choices in routine helps in increasing serotonin levels and it automatically decreases anxiety then. Avoiding caffeine is recommended as it can make you more anxious. The antioxidants present in fruits and fresh veggies are bound to make you feel healthy and refreshed. Choose soups and small meals if you are unable to eat a complete meal due to nausea.
• Counselling – Once you know that your nausea is a sign of anxiety, you can either seek professional help or can talk to a peer or yourself to calm you down. Talking to the self is also a great way of gaining insight and acting upon it. Identifying your symptoms helps in coping with the situation in a better way.
• Meditation & Yoga – Mindful meditation is one of the best ways to calm your mind when you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious. Breathing exercises, yogic poses and music therapy also play a great role in calming down nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness and other symptoms of anxiety.
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Try to steer clear of salty and spicy food, a bland diet helps in treating nausea better than spicy ones. If you are unable to stop your anxiety-induced nausea then seeking professional help for anxiety nausea medication and counselling is mandatory.