Should i take pepto bismol after vomiting?
I just threw up and my stomach still feels really upset. Someone told me Pepto Bismol helps, but is it okay to take it right after vomiting? Or should I wait a bit?
I just threw up and my stomach still feels really upset. Someone told me Pepto Bismol helps, but is it okay to take it right after vomiting? Or should I wait a bit?
If it's for nausea/upset stomach after vomiting, yes, it can help. But check the cause of vomiting first.
If you've just vomited once and feel a bit uneasy, a small dose might help settle your stomach. But if the vomiting is severe, or accompanied by fever or pain, then don't delay, go to a doctor. Don't rely on just one medicine for serious problems.
I was looking this up too! From what I found, Pepto Bismol is usually for upset stomachs, indigestion, and diarrhea. If you're just vomiting once, maybe wait and see, but if it's persistent or severe, best to see a doctor rather than self-medicate.
Beta, after vomiting, your stomach is already sensitive. Sometimes it's better to just drink some sips of water or ORS. If the vomiting was very bad or doesn't stop, then you should definitely see a doctor. For mild upset, it might help, but don't just take it without knowing why you vomited.
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Oh, I'm not sure about that. I always thought you just rested after vomiting. Is Pepto Bismol for helping with the nausea feeling? Maybe drinking some ginger tea would be gentler? What did your doctor say about it normally?
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