Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Asked 8 months ago

Can mold exposure cause vomiting?

Mere bete ko pichle hafte se baar baar ulti ho rahi hai. Humne dekha ki kitchen ki deewar par thoda fungus (mold) lag gaya hai. Kya mold exposure se bhi kisi ko ulti ho sakti hai, khaaskar bachchon ko?

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Riya Sharma Riya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much! Sometimes a super strong musty smell from mold can easily trigger a gag reflex and make you vomit, especially if you have a sensitive stomach. Just try to stay in a fresh, well-ventilated room. If the vomiting doesn't stop, definitely give your doctor a call.

Rajesh Kapoor Rajesh Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My stomach is already a drama queen, and a moldy, damp house just makes it worse! Yes, inhaling those nasty spores can make you feel nauseous enough to throw up. Honestly, cleaning the mold is cheaper than buying endless antacids and cleaning supplies for the bathroom!

Harnam Singh Harnam Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Beta, in my experience, living in damp houses with bad air always upsets the stomach and lungs. I have seen children and elders throw up because of the musty smell of mold. Just keep your windows open to let fresh air in, and get the walls cleaned. You will feel much better.

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Ananya Trivedi Ananya Trivedi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Oh god, this is so scary because my kitchen has some mold near the sink and I've been feeling so nauseous lately! What if it's mycotoxin poisoning? Please get your house checked and clean the mold immediately. If you keep vomiting, please see a doctor, I'm really hoping you feel better soon.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, mold se vomiting bilkul ho sakti hai. Humare purane ghar me jab cupboard ke piche mold hua tha, toh hume bhi bohot nausea feel hota tha. Ho na, woh smell hi itni gandi hoti hai. Aap pehle toh vinegar se sab saaf kar lo, aur thoda baahar ki fresh hawa me baitho.

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Manish Shah Manish Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If you are vomiting due to mold exposure, your digestion has likely been compromised by the toxic spores. Keep your diet extremely light with simple coconut water, warm ginger tea, and plain khichdi for a couple of days. Please avoid eating any food that has been kept open in a damp kitchen where mold is present.

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