Gita Menon Gita Menon Asked 9 months ago

How to stop vomiting with strep throat?

My daughter has strep throat, and she's not only got a sore throat but also keeps vomiting after eating or drinking. It's making it hard for her to get her medicines down. How can we stop her vomiting with strep throat?

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Arjun Mehta Arjun Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection and vomiting usually means the throat irritation or fever is severe. Don't waste time trying to cure this with warm water gargles. Get to a clinic and get a doctor to prescribe the right course of antibiotics and anti-nausea meds.

Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

When I had strep throat, my doctor explained that the extreme swelling in the tonsils can trigger the gag reflex, leading to vomiting. She advised me to stick to cold liquids like smoothies (non-dairy) or popsicles to numb the throat, and strictly warned against hot spicy soups which inflame the throat tissue further.

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Gaurav Sen Gaurav Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Since throat cultures and medical consultations can cost a lot if you go to premium corporate hospitals, try visiting a trusted local GP first. You can get the standard antibiotic and anti-vomiting prescription for a fraction of the cost, which will save you a lot of money while resolving the infection quickly.

Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

If you are trying to manage work while dealing with strep and vomiting, it is impossible. Just take a medical leave today. Take the prescribed throat spray and anti-emetics from your physician, rest your throat completely, and don't try to force-feed yourself heavy meals.

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Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please do not ignore this combination. I once ignored a severe sore throat and vomiting, thinking it was just a regular cold, and it turned into a massive kidney issue because the strep infection spread. Go to a hospital immediately and get a throat swab done before it gets complicated.

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