Rahul Joshi Rahul Joshi Asked 9 months ago

How to soothe nausea and vomiting?

Sometimes I get really bad nausea and vomiting, especially after eating something that doesn't agree with me. It's very draining. What can I do to soothe nausea and vomiting when it happens?

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Suresh Nair Suresh Nair Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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I once ignored continuous vomiting thinking it was just mild food poisoning, and ended up severely dehydrated in the hospital ICU. Please don't wait around if you can't even keep water down. Go to a clinic immediately and get your vitals and electrolytes checked.

Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

People will tell you to drink ginger juice or various home concoctions, but if you have a stomach bug, that can irritate your lining even more. Don't rely blindly on online remedies for persistent vomiting. See a doctor who can give you a safe anti-emetic tablet.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Nausea can completely ruin your work day and meetings. Sip on some cold water or club soda slowly, and avoid solid food for a few hours. If you need to get back to work fast, get an online consult and have the doctor prescribe a quick mouth-dissolving tablet.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Omg, getting nauseous before exams or after hostel food is the absolute worst. I usually just suck on a small piece of ginger or a lemon candy, and it instantly makes me feel so much better. Also, stay near a window for some fresh air.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My health app suggests that when you are vomiting, replacing lost fluids is crucial to keep your heart rate stable. Sip ORS (Oral Rehydration Salts) very slowly, a spoonful at a time, instead of gulping water. Track how many hours it has been since you last passed urine to monitor dehydration.

Aisha Rahman Aisha Rahman Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I have tried everything from peppermint tea to smelling sliced lemons for nausea. In my experience, slowly sipping warm ginger tea is incredibly effective at calming an upset stomach. Just make sure to rest in a cool, quiet room while your stomach recovers.

Sanjay Nair Sanjay Nair Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I agree with using ORS; keeping yourself hydrated with small sips of electrolyte water is the most important thing during vomiting.

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Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, your stomach just needs some time to settle down. Sit quietly under a fan and take deep, slow breaths. Don't force yourself to eat anything heavy right now, just sip some light coconut water when you feel ready.

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined May 2026 5 months ago

No need to run for expensive drinks; just make a simple solution of salt, sugar, and clean water at home and sip it. Sit upright after sipping, and don't lie down flat immediately as that can make the nausea worse. Keep your diet restricted to plain khichdi once the vomiting stops.

Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Whenever my kids get stomach infections and start vomiting, I immediately stop all solid dairy and oily foods. I give them light rice gruel (kanji) with a pinch of salt to restore their energy slowly. If they can't retain fluids for more than 6 hours, we visit our pediatrician.

Aditi Deshmukh Aditi Deshmukh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I occasionally get nausea due to hormonal imbalances or my PCOS medications. I find that slowly chewing on some fennel seeds (saunf) helps soothe my stomach safely. But if you are vomiting repeatedly, it is always best to check with your doctor for proper advice.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Continuous vomiting can lead to electrolyte imbalances really fast, which makes me super anxious. Please monitor your symptoms closely and check if you have dry mouth or dizziness. It is always much safer to get a quick doctor's advice rather than waiting it out.

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