Neha Kapoor Neha Kapoor Asked 8 months ago

How to stop someone from vomiting?

My little brother sometimes gets very nauseous and almost vomits, especially if he eats something heavy. I get worried. What's the best way to help stop someone from vomiting in the moment?

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Nirmala Devi Nirmala Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Beta, give them a small piece of fresh ginger to chew on, or mix a spoonful of lemon juice with a pinch of black salt and honey. Let them rest quietly in a cool room. But remember, if they vomit more than three times, please do not wait and take them to a doctor.

Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Please make sure they sit upright and breathe slowly in and out. Give them small, tiny sips of cold water or electoral powder to prevent dehydration, but let their stomach rest for a while first.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Stop giving them solid food immediately. Just stick to light liquids like coconut water or dilute apple juice, and that too only in small spoonfuls every 15 minutes. If they can't even keep water down, go straight to an emergency clinic.

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Gaurav Chawla Gaurav Chawla Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Ugh, dealing with vomit is the absolute worst, especially at 2 AM when you are already half-dead from lack of sleep. Tell them to sit near a fan, sniff a sliced lemon, and please keep a bucket close so you don't end up cleaning the carpet like I had to!

Abhay Tiwari Abhay Tiwari Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Ghar pe simple ORS (electrolyte) ka ghol bana ke thoda-thoda pilayein. Do not give them heavy food like milk or roti right now. Just let them rest on their side so they don't choke, and keep an eye on them.

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Meera Shah Meera Shah Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While simple home care like ORS and resting helps, stopping vomiting suddenly with self-medication is not recommended because the body might be trying to flush out toxins. If the vomiting is severe, accompanied by fever or severe abdominal pain, a doctor's advice is absolutely necessary.

Tina Dsouza Tina Dsouza Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Oh no, hope they feel better soon! 🥺 Try giving them ice chips to suck on slowly, it really helps to calm an irritated stomach. Keep the room airy and let them rest!

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