DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had recurring nausea for several years that occurs only in warm weather over 75 F. It starts in April and continues until September.
I’ve been to six doctors, including a cardiologist, neurologist, physiologist, ear-nose-and-throat specialist and the VA. I’ve had all their tests but no diagnosis.
DEAR READER: It may be a surprise to you to discover that heat-induced nausea is rather common. These illnesses occur when a person’s body-temperature control system overloads. We cool our bodies by sweating. With some of us, sweating is inadequate and body temperatures rise.
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