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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes nausea, and why is ginger so helpful to stop it?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Nausea: Nausea can be from many causes, including acute illness, post nasal drip, gastritis, and many medications. Persistent nausea should be evaluated by physician. Ginger is an ancient remedy for reducing nausea. It works well.

Answered 1/4/2014

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