Throbbing pain from an inflamed joint, a deep cut, or similar injury doesn't just hurt—it can also bring on nausea. Here's why this happens, based on how our bodies respond to pain.
The physiological explanation:
Severe pain prompts your body to release adrenaline, kickstarting the fight-or-flight response. This accelerates your heart rate, tenses muscles, raises blood pressure, quickens breathing, and triggers sweating. In many people, these changes can induce nausea.
Painkillers offer quick relief, but try controlled breathing and relaxation exercises too. For nausea specifically, ginger works well—steep fresh ginger in hot water for soothing tea.
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