Kiran Devi Kiran Devi Asked 9 months ago

Can you die from vomiting?

I've had a stomach bug and have been vomiting non-stop for hours. I feel so weak and dizzy; can you actually die from constant vomiting?

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Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Vomiting once or twice because of bad food is totally normal and won't kill you. But if you cannot keep even water down for more than a day, dehydration becomes a big risk. Keep sipping ORS slowly and if it doesn't stop, please see a doctor before you feel too weak.

Aniket Sawant Aniket Sawant Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually, the danger isn't the vomiting itself, it's losing too much water and body salts very quickly. If you are also feeling dizzy, having a high fever, or notice any blood, you should immediately go to an emergency clinic. Otherwise, just stick to coconut water and let your stomach rest.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, vomiting usually just means your stomach rejected some spicy street food. It won't kill you, but definitely ruins your appetite for a few days. Just stay off the oily parathhas, have light khichdi, and drink plenty of fluids so you don't end up in a hospital on a drip.

Shalini Iyer Shalini Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to get terrible nausea and vomiting during my worst PCOS flare-ups and it felt like the end of the world. But it's usually manageable if you take care. Just be careful not to ignore it if it goes on for days, as electrolyte imbalance can get quite serious.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Nahi ji, aam taur par ulti se koi nahi marta. Bas sharir me paani ki kami nahi honi chahiye. Ghar pe nimbu paani ya namak-chini ka ghol thoda-thoda peete raho, aaram mil jayega. Agar jyada tabiyat kharab lage toh turant doctor babu ko dikha lena.

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Siddharth Sharma Siddharth Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Arre nahi yaar, normal ulti se thodi na maut hoti hai! Bas body thak jaati hai completely. Haan, agar continuously ulti ho rahi hai aur paani bhi digest nahi ho raha, toh bina time waste kiye doc ke paas chale jao, drip chadwani pad sakti hai.

Kriti Sen Kriti Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

I completely understand how terrifying it feels when you can't stop throwing up and your chest hurts. It makes you feel so weak and anxious like something is horribly wrong. Please don't panic, but do get someone to help you to a clinic if you feel too exhausted to stand.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please be very careful with this because I once ignored severe vomiting and ended up severely dehydrated with kidney strain. If you also have severe stomach pain, high fever, or find yourself fainting, do not wait at home. Get to a hospital immediately.

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