Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Asked 5 months ago

How to stop vomiting after drinking water?

I've been feeling very unwell today and even drinking water makes me vomit. My stomach feels very unsettled. What can I do to stop vomiting when even water is coming back up?

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Ananya Roy Ananya Roy Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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I agree that taking tiny spoonfuls of water instead of full gulps is the best way to let the stomach rest.

Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, if your stomach is throwing back even simple water, it is very weak right now. Try sucking on a small piece of ginger or cardamom (elaichi) to settle it. Please rest and don't force yourself to drink too much together.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I once kept throwing up water thinking it was just a mild stomach upset, but it turned out to be a severe infection that needed IV fluids. Please don't ignore this. If you cannot digest water, go to a clinic immediately.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When your stomach is this irritated, even water triggers the vomiting reflex. Stop drinking plain water and switch to tiny sips of ORS or electral. Drink only one tablespoon every 10-15 minutes to let your stomach adjust.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Try sitting quietly and breathing slowly in a relaxed posture to calm your digestive tract. You can slowly sip a little warm water infused with fennel seeds (saunf). If the vomiting persists, please see a doctor.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Throwing up even water is the absolute worst feeling ever, man. Try sucking on some ice chips slowly instead of drinking liquid. It keeps you hydrated without triggering your stomach to puke.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Whenever I faced this, taking a complete break from drinking or eating anything for about an hour helped my stomach settle. After that, I took very small sips of diluted coconut water. However, I always called my doctor if it didn't stop.

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