2. Sudden Onset of Nausea: When Your Stomach Speaks Volumes
Ah, the dreaded nausea. It starts as a slight uneasiness, then, before you know it, your stomach is churning like a washing machine set on “heavy load.” But hold on a minute—could this stomach drama be an overlooked sign of SSL? Time to connect the dots.
Nausea isn’t exactly the poster child for pinpoint diagnostics. Its causes are as varied as the Netflix genres you scroll past on a Saturday night. Yet, when the feeling is accompanied by other SSL symptoms, it’s time to zoom in. The culprit here is the body’s inflammatory response to the lesion, tricking the brain into thinking there’s something in the stomach that needs immediate evacuation. It’s the body’s quirky “kill or cure” dilemma, which isn’t doing you any favors.
The scientific underpinning? Blame it on hormones, specifically serotonin. This neurotransmitter is not just a mood regulator; it’s an all-rounder. When a sessile serrated lesion sets up shop in your gut, serotonin levels can rise, setting the stage for those waves of nausea. It’s like a biological glitch, causing your gut to send the wrong signals to your brain.
Now, if you’re a stickler for details, consider this: some people experience what’s known as “visceral sensitivity.” It’s a sort of sixth sense for inner body distress. If you find yourself increasingly nauseous, especially during or after meals, this sensitivity might be your body’s distress flare.
Bottom line: if nausea has suddenly turned into an unwelcome daily companion, it might be a silent alarm worth heeding. Your stomach isn’t just acting up; it’s clamoring for you to look beyond the obvious. (2)
