Shreya Patel Shreya Patel Asked 4 months ago

Does warm salt water induce vomiting?

My younger brother accidentally swallowed something he shouldn't have, and my uncle immediately suggested making him drink warm salt water to make him vomit. Does warm salt water actually induce vomiting, and is it a safe thing to do?

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Gopal Chawla Gopal Chawla Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, drinking a high concentration of warm salt water can quickly trigger your gag reflex and cause vomiting. However, please be careful as this can cause a sudden spike in blood pressure and dehydration. It is not recommended to do this regularly without medical advice.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Oh God, yes it absolutely does, and the taste is so horrific you'll want to throw up just thinking about it. Unless you accidentally swallowed poison or something, please avoid doing this. It's a very unpleasant experience to go through at 2 AM.

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Don't try this just because you read it on some random detox blog. Forcing yourself to vomit using salt water can seriously mess up your electrolyte balance and hurt your throat. If you have ingested something toxic, go to a hospital emergency room immediately instead of experimenting.

Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes child, in olden times people used highly concentrated salt water to clear the stomach in emergencies. But it can put a lot of strain on your heart and stomach. If you are having severe acidity or food poisoning, it is much safer to drink simple warm water or see a doctor.

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Vikram Singh Vikram Singh Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It does trigger vomiting, but as someone into fitness, I really advise against it. Forcing emesis dehydrates your muscles and strips your body of essential sodium and potassium. If your digestion is feeling heavy, just stick to clean meals and let your body process it naturally.

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