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Nausea

Alright kiddo, have you ever felt really, really sick to your stomach? Like you might throw up? That feeling is called nausea.

When you eat something that your tummy doesn't like, or if you're really worried or stressed out, your body might feel like it needs to get rid of everything inside. That's why you might also feel like you need to burp or pass gas when you're nauseous.

Sometimes, just smelling or thinking about something gross can make you feel sick to your stomach too.

Luckily, nausea usually goes away on its own after a little while. But if you're really uncomfortable, you can try taking deep breaths, sipping on some clear liquids, or lying down and resting until you feel better. If it keeps happening a lot, your parents might take you to the doctor to make sure everything's okay.
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