How to hydrate when vomiting?
My younger brother is down with a stomach bug and has been vomiting quite a bit since morning. He's looking very weak. What's the best way to keep him hydrated when he can't seem to keep anything down?
My younger brother is down with a stomach bug and has been vomiting quite a bit since morning. He's looking very weak. What's the best way to keep him hydrated when he can't seem to keep anything down?
Haan na, vomiting ke baad paani peene ka bilkul mann nahi karta aur stomach aur upset ho jata hai. Actually, ek saath bada glass paani mat piyo, thoda thoda karke small sips lo. ORS solution ya coconut water dhere dhere peena thik rahega.
I agree with taking very small sips of electrolytes. Sucking on small ice chips also helps keep the throat moist without triggering the vomit reflex.
Beta, don't force yourself to drink huge quantities of water immediately after vomiting. Just rest for half an hour, then take a tiny spoon of light salt-sugar water or barley water every ten minutes. The body absorbs it slowly and it settles the stomach beautifully.
Aap bilkul chinta mat kijiye, fresh nariyal paani thoda-thoda karke pijiye, isse sharir me taqat aayegi. Ghar pe nimbu, thoda sa namak aur cheeni milakar dhire-dhire chammach se peene se ulti jaldi rukti hai aur kamzori nahi aati.
Suno, gaddiyan bhar ke paani mat piyo ek baar me, sab bahar aa jayega. Get an ORS sachet from the chemist, mix it in clean water, and take just one sip every five minutes. If you can't even keep that down for more than 4-5 hours, straight go to the clinic and get an injection.
I get so worried that my kidneys will fail if I get dehydrated from vomiting. I always keep measuring how much fluid I manage to drink compared to what is lost. Please try to take tiny sips of electrolyte water every 10 minutes, and if you feel extremely weak, please consult a doctor right away.
I know how terrifying it feels when you can't even keep a drop of water down, and you start panicking about severe dehydration. Just take a deep breath and give your stomach some rest first. Start with tiny sips of electoral water only after the vomiting has paused for a bit.
A simple trick is to keep a glass of fresh rice kanji or electoral water nearby and take tiny baby sips! Don't worry, your stomach will settle down soon, just keep resting and staying positive!
If you are working and can't afford to fall sick, don't wait for it to get worse. Keep an ORS bottle at your desk and sip small amounts continuously. If the vomiting persists for more than half a day, get a doctor's consultation immediately so you can resume work quickly.
Please rest well and take small sips of electoral or coconut water every few minutes. It will help restore your energy slowly.
Severe vomiting can disrupt your electrolyte levels, which is quite risky if you already manage conditions like high blood pressure. Stick to light, sugar-salt solutions in small quantities to maintain balance. Keep an eye on your symptoms and check with your general physician if the weakness doesn't subside.
I am experiencing severe nausea for the first time and find it hard to drink anything. Is it okay to try diluted apple juice or normal plain water, or should I strictly stick to ORS solutions? I would appreciate any gentle tips on how to keep fluids down.
My stomach currently feels like a washing machine on spin cycle, so I totally feel your pain. I just freeze some ORS water into ice trays and suck on those cubes slowly. It tricks the brain into hydrating without filling up the protesting stomach all at once!
Instead of buying expensive sports drinks, just get standard ORS packets from any government medical store, they cost very little. Mix one packet in a liter of boiled and cooled water, and keep sipping it throughout the day. It is the most reliable and budget-friendly way to prevent dehydration.
When vomiting, you lose crucial electrolytes like sodium and potassium, so plain water alone isn't enough. ORS or salted buttermilk is best because it matches body salinity. However, if you have signs like dry mouth, extreme dizziness, or can't keep liquids down for over 12 hours, please see a doctor immediately for IV fluids.
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