Why Do I Keep Nauseating Mucus?



The mucus your stomach generates works as a protective coating, keeping acid and digestive enzymes from damaging the stomach lining. Mucus from this process can sometimes be expelled in the vomit.

In the form of a postnasal drip, your respiratory system may also be a source of the mucus in your vomiting.


 The reasons for mucus in vomit and when this may be the cause for alarm.


Nasal drainage after blowing your nose


If you throw up while suffering postnasal drip, you may notice mucus in your vomit.


The mucus produced by your nasal and pharyngeal glands is usually swallowed unconsciously. Mucus might accumulate at the back of the neck if you start to have more than usual. Postnasal drip is a common term for this type of discharge.


Possible causes of postnasal drip include:


allergies


sinus deviation




infections caused by bacteria


Infections caused by viruses, such as the cold and flu


Painful sinuses


Acid Reflux in the Stomach


fluctuations in the weather


chilly conditions


spicy cuisines


Arid atmosphere


Pregnancy and postnasal drip


Congestion of the nasal passages is commonplace during pregnancy. The lining of your nose may become inflamed and swollen due to pregnancy hormones, which dry out the lining. There is a risk of catching a cold due to the suffocating atmosphere.




Between 70 and 80 percent of pregnant women experience morning sickness. A combination of nasal congestion and morning disease might cause mucus to appear in your vomit.


You should see a doctor if your extreme nausea and vomiting usually stop you from eating and drinking.


Children and postnasal drainage







When kids are stuffy, they typically can't get it out by blowing their nose or coughing productively. That's because they're putting quite a bit of that mucus in their stomachs.


This may result in nausea and vomiting, or it may follow an episode of violent coughing. In both cases, the vomit is likely to contain mucus.


Vomiting is brought on by a cough.


Coughing helps remove mucus from the lungs. It's very uncommon for coughing fits to be so severe that they make people sick to their stomachs. Sometimes there will be mucous in the vomit.


Some potential causes of a persistent, severe cough are:


asthma






a condition characterized by dripping from the nose after blowing it


bronchitis


pneumonia


Cigarette use


children with pertussis (whooping cough)


Most cases of severe coughing that end in vomiting aren't urgent medical situations. Seek emergency medical attention if, however, it is accompanied by:


Difficulty in Taking a Breath


deep breaths


Bloody coughing


A blue color develops on the cheeks, lips, or tongue.


effects of dehydration


Clear liquid and mucous are being vomited.


If you throw up and it's clear, it's likely because there was nothing in your stomach other than secretions.


Another possible explanation is that you've been drinking much water recently. Too much water in too short a time might cause your stomach to distend and cause you to throw up.


In most cases, completely clear vomit poses no health risks.




You have a persistent stomachache that prevents you from drinking fluids.


There's blood in your vomit.


You seem to be dehydrated, as evidenced by your dizziness.


The air is so thin that it's hard for you to breathe.


discomfort in the chest


That pain in your gut is becoming worse.


In other words, you're going to get a really high temperature.


Takeaway


Your vomit may contain mucus due to the outflow of mucus from your sinuses or the protective lining of your stomach. This usually isn't a big deal unless it's accompanied by additional symptoms like:




fever


dehydration


A case of bloody puke


Difficulty in Taking a Breath


It is also very uncommon for pregnant women or young infants to vomit up mucus.