Integrative Approach to Pediatric Nausea

Pediatr Ann. 2019 Jun 1;48(6):e236-e242. doi: 10.3928/19382359-20190517-01.

Abstract

Nausea is a bothersome symptom that is commonly seen in the pediatric population. The pathophysiology of nausea is complex and involves the central nervous system, the enteric nervous system, gastrointestinal tract motility, and psychologic influences. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies are available for treating nausea. Mind-body interventions (hypnosis, biofeedback), botanicals and supplements (ginger, enteric-coated peppermint oil), aromatherapy, and acupuncture have emerging evidence for effectively treating pediatric nausea. [Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(6):e236-e242.].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Complementary Therapies / methods*
  • Humans
  • Integrative Medicine / methods*
  • Nausea / etiology
  • Nausea / physiopathology
  • Nausea / therapy*
  • Pediatrics / methods*