Why do I feel nauseous and want to vomit whenever I eat pork liver?

Oct 09, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Feeling nauseous or like vomiting after eating pork liver may be due to the pork liver not being properly cleaned, resulting in a fishy or unpleasant odor that triggers nausea. Consuming a large amount of pork liver at once can also burden the gastrointestinal tract, leading to indigestion and causing nausea or vomiting. Additionally, individuals with peptic ulcers or gastritis may experience such symptoms, as inflammation irritates the gastrointestinal mucosa and causes stomach discomfort.

Eating pork liver causing nausea and vomiting may be related to improper food handling, indigestion, or underlying stomach conditions.

1. Improper food handling

Pork liver is rich in iron, which can result in a strong unpleasant odor. If the pork liver is not properly cleaned and prepared before consumption, its intense fishy smell may trigger feelings of nausea and vomiting after eating it.

2. Indigestion

Consuming a large amount of pork liver at once may burden the gastrointestinal system, leading to indigestion. This can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and general stomach discomfort.

3. Underlying stomach diseases

Conditions such as peptic ulcers, gastritis, or acute gastroenteritis involve inflammation that irritates the gastrointestinal mucosa, resulting in stomach discomfort. Consequently, eating pork liver may provoke nausea and vomiting in such cases.

If symptoms of nausea and vomiting persist after eating pork liver, it is advisable to seek timely medical evaluation at a reputable hospital and, under a doctor's guidance, receive appropriate treatment to alleviate these uncomfortable symptoms.