What to do for nausea and vomiting?
Woke up feeling very nauseous and then started vomiting. It's been happening on and off for a few hours now. Is there anything simple I can do at home to settle my stomach?
6 answers
7 months ago
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Nausea and vomiting can lead to dehydration very quickly, and hospital trips for IV fluids can be costly. Try to sip on ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) or clear liquids like coconut water at home to stay hydrated. If it doesn't stop or you can't keep anything down, then a doctor's visit is necessary. Better to manage it early if possible to avoid bigger bills.
6 months ago
Ayyo, nausea and vomiting are very uncomfortable. My grandmother always gave us a little ginger tea for nausea, it helps to settle the stomach. And for vomiting, only sips of rice water or plain water, nothing heavy. But if it goes on and on, please consult a doctor. They will tell you the cause and best medicine.
9 months ago
Nausea and vomiting? Ugh, sounds like my Monday mornings after a wild weekend, minus the fun part. Honestly, just try to sleep it off if you can. And keep a bucket handy, haha. Seriously though, sips of water and resting your tummy is the only thing that works for me. If it's bad, doc time.
8 months ago
Hey, feeling sick is the worst! Don't stress too much, it happens. Try sipping on some ginger ale or plain water, or maybe a little bit of clear soup. Avoid anything heavy or spicy. Just rest up and let your stomach settle. If it doesn't get better in a day or two, or you feel really weak, then maybe see a doc, okay?
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6 months ago
That's truly awful to go through. Take it easy and rest.
4 months ago
For nausea and vomiting, the simplest thing is to not eat anything heavy. Just light, bland food like plain rice or toast, and keep sipping water or ORS. Ginger tea works wonders for nausea for many. Try to rest, lie down. If you're vomiting frequently and can't keep liquids down, it's best to consult a doctor to prevent dehydration.