What should I do if I wake up in the morning feeling nauseous and like vomiting?

Methods for managing nausea and vomiting upon waking in the morning depend on the underlying cause. Common causes include indigestion, chronic gastritis, and peptic ulcers.

1. Indigestion

If indigestion is caused by insufficient gastric motility leading to delayed gastric emptying, symptoms such as bloating and a burning sensation in the stomach may also occur. Under medical guidance, prokinetic medications can be used for treatment. Commonly prescribed drugs include domperidone and mosapride.

2. Chronic Gastritis

If chronic gastritis results from poor eating habits or medication use, drugs that suppress gastric acid secretion may be recommended by a physician. Commonly used medications include rabeprazole and lansoprazole. These can be combined with gastric mucosal protective agents such as colloidal bismuth pectinate and sucralfate.

3. Peptic Ulcer

If a peptic ulcer is caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or long-term smoking, H2 receptor blockers should be taken as directed by a doctor. Commonly used medications include cimetidine and ranitidine.