How to stop dry heaving after vomiting?

My son sometimes gets this after he throws up, it's so difficult to watch. I usually make him sit upright and encourage very gentle sips of ORS or just plain water. Sometimes a cool damp cloth on his forehead helps to distract him and calm down his system a bit.

When you've emptied your stomach, your body still feels like it needs to vomit, beta. It's a natural reaction. Just lie down or sit comfortably, take slow, deep breaths. A small piece of ginger to suck on can also sometimes help settle the stomach, if you can manage it.

Earlier when this happened to me, I used to panic like anything, thinking something was seriously wrong. But my doctor said it's just the body's reflex trying to clear things out even when there's nothing left. Just try to relax, breathe slowly, and don't exert yourself. It eventually subsides.

When the body is in distress, calm breathing is very important. Try to focus on a slow, diaphragmatic breath. Inhale gently through the nose, feel your belly rise, and exhale slowly. This can help soothe the nervous system and reduce the spasm of dry heaving. Don't force it, just be gentle with yourself.