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Why Does Adrenal Fatigue Make You Nauseated?

Damage to the adrenal gland lowers cortisol production and causes adrenal fatigue. Chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss are all symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Nausea is also considered a symptom of adrenal fatigue, but other causes are more likely.

  1. The Adrenal Gland

    • The adrenal gland is located above the kidneys and produces cortisol in response to physical and psychological stressors. Damage to the adrenal gland lowers cortisol production and makes it difficult for your body to cope with stress.

    Signs and Symptoms

    • Chronic fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite and weight loss may all be caused by adrenal fatigue. Nausea and vomiting are also considered symptoms.

    Causes of Nausea

    • Jennifer Busch, a sufferer of adrenal fatigue since 2000, points out that blood is diverted away from the digestive system, causing a constant feeling of nausea.

    Other Possible Causes

    • Matt Lovell, Sports Nutritionist for England Rugby Team, cites low vitamin B levels, alcohol abuse or possible exposure to harmful chemicals as the more likely causes of nauseousness.

    Adrenal Fatigue or Adrenal Insufficiency?

    • The term "adrenal fatigue" is used mainly in popular health books and alternative medicine websites, while "adrenal insufficiency" is used in Western medicine as the official diagnostic term. Sudden, sever worsening of the insufficiency is called "adrenal crisis."

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