How to cure nausea and vomiting?
Feeling nauseated? Can’t keep anything down? Want to puke your guts out at the slightest whiff of food? Fear not, my friend! I have got you covered with some kick-ass tips on how to cure nausea and vomiting.
Introduction
Before we dive deep into this article, let’s understand what exactly is nausea. Nausea is a feeling of unease or discomfort in the stomach that often ends up in vomiting. Sometimes it’s caused due to certain foods or smells, while other times it can be due to medical conditions such as motion sickness, pregnancy, infections etc. Whatever the cause may be, one thing is for sure – nausea sucks.
Get Plenty of Rest
Alright folks, let’s get serious here for a moment. If you’re feeling nauseous and miserable all day long then guess what? You need rest! Even if it means bunking office or skipping school for a day or two: do whatever it takes because trust me when I say this – nap time isn’t just reserved for kindergartners anymore! Just close those eyes and hit snooze; catch up on those ZZZ’s.
Drink Fluids Regularly
Dehydration can make nausea worse especially when your mouth feels dry like the Saharan Desert. So drink plenty of fluids throughout the day even if you don’t really feel like drinking anything at all (it happens). Replenish lost electrolytes with sports drinks once you’re able to keep liquids down again.
– Sip water slowly through the day.
– Drink clear soups & broths.
– Avoid Caffeine based beverages..
– Rehydrate yourself using oral rehydration solutions(ORS)
Bonus tip: For maximum throat comfort use ice chips instead of plain water!
Essential Oils are Your BFFs!
Nature has its own remedies to take care of nausea and vomiting as well. Essential oils are not only heavenly scented but they also have the power to make you feel better; using them topically or just inhaling their scent can help ease discomfort.
- Peppermint oil is a great choice when it comes to calming your brain and stomach.
- Ginger oil is good for reducing inflammation, pain, and even vertigo which, in itself can cause symptoms like nausea.
- Lemon or orange essential oils contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may aid with digestion
Use The Power Of Acupressure
Acupressure involves applying pressure on specific points on our body known as trigger points. Research has shown that this technique helps relieve a variety of health issues such as anxiety, headaches, pain relief etc. Here’s what you need to do:
Locate the P6 point (on your wrist) by placing 3 fingers under the crease of your wrist until you locate two tendons halfway between hand & wrist.
Pressing firmly with your thumb while moving in a circular motion at least three times each side can usually gives immediate relief from nausea.
Distraction Can Do Wonders
Now let’s get creative! Find something fun that distracts you from feeling nauseated – watch movies/cartoons (Ace Ventura anyone?) read books/magazines(light stuff please!), paint/draw/create(it could be anything), play games or use mobile apps/games – It might seem weird but this works for me every time!
Avoid Heavy meals & Spicy foods
Heavy meals sit like rocks in our stomachs causing more damage than benefits so avoid eating heavy meats along with fried/sugary/ spicy food(or any other heavily seasoned dish). Foods cooked without extra seasoning would be ideal if dealing with bouts of nausea since ‘less’ work needs doing for processing material when we’re already low energy.
Hot tip: Carbonated drinks (soda anybody?) can also add to the discomfort by contributing to bloating and gas in stomach.
Cut Down on Alcohol and Smoking
Alcohol is a notorious trigger when it comes to nausea. Not only can indulging in excessive amounts of alcohol make you feel nauseous, but just a small amount or even residual effects from prior night’s drinking session can have harmful impact on your digestive system.
And smoking, well there’s no need for me to remind you that you’re killing yourself slowly – besides smelling like an ashtray makes anyone else around think twice about sharing physical space!
Take Over-The-Counter Medication
Over-the-counter medications specifically designed to treat motion sickness, vertigo, morning sickness etc contain active ingredients that aim at relieving symptoms of nausea/vomiting; Our local pharmacies should carry them too! These drugs such as Meclizine/Dramamine/Antivert are antihistamines with Antiemetic properties & come highly recommended if dealing with mild cases where one needs quick relief.
While taking over -the-counter medication be sure not exceeding suggested dosages!
Warning: If taking prescribed medication check with your doctor before mixing other substances lest drug interactions occur causing more harm than good.
Consume your favorite Medicine – Prevention Pays!
Doctor’s orders: Stay ahead of the game! Help avoid nausea flares-up by taking meds 1 hour prior travel(Qatar maybe?). Remember; Just because we expect pain doesn’t mean we’ve got muscles prepared for any kind of workload right? Same goes here so having medicine readily available helps prevent bouts altogether.
Please note: Results may vary since they’re subjective based person/person
Bonus Time : ‘Nausea Fighting Foods’by Popular Demand
- Bananas
- Rice
- Applesauce
- Plain toast/bread/ crackers
Mixing these foods in regular diet could increase chances of less severe symptoms along with reduction in nausea too.
When To See Your Doctor
Severe bouts of nausea and vomiting along with other physical symptoms may require prompt medical attention!
Here’s when to contact doctor if you’re feeling;
– Dizziness or lightheadedness
– Severe dehydration Symptoms ( dry mouth , dark urine)
– Abdominal Pain or tumors.
– New onset headache changes, unsteadiness, drowsiness
Go ahead & make a note on your planner/schedule/phone reminders/notes any such red flags(if any) pop up.
Disclaimer: The content mentioned above is intended for educational purpose only. This is not meant to be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Seek professional guidance from licensed practitioner anytime facing discomfort.
In the end remember; albeit nauseating/vomiting episodes are tough but having few tips ‘n tricks up our sleeves could do wonders! So folks there’s hope!
Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!
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