Shirin Batliwala Shirin Batliwala Asked 5 months ago

Can heat exhaustion cause vomiting?

After being out in the scorching heat for a while, I felt extremely unwell, dizzy, and then vomited. Is it common for heat exhaustion to cause vomiting?

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Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Haan na, during summers if you stay out in the sun for too long, heat exhaustion can easily cause severe nausea and vomiting. The body simply overheats and throws up to show it cannot take it anymore. Please rest in a cool place and sip some water.

Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, vomiting is a very common symptom of heat exhaustion when your body temperature rises. Please lie down in a cool room and sip ORS slowly.

Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had to travel for site visits in June and ended up throwing up because of severe heat exhaustion. Don't waste time trying to work through it, as it will only get worse. Go indoors, get some electrolyte water, and consult a doctor if the nausea persists.

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Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, when the body gets dehydrated from the heat, it can trigger vomiting. I always make sure to keep a glass of fresh mint water or aam panna ready for my family to cool down the stomach. Please seek proper medical advice if you cannot keep any fluids down.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, heat exhaustion definitely causes vomiting. Please see a doctor if you feel very weak.

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