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Nausea, which may or may not be accompanied by vomiting, is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. It is a feeling of discomfort or hangover in the stomach or abdomen. Nausea can be caused by a number of medical conditions, including gastroenteritis, pregnancy or chemotherapy, etc. There are a number of natural remedies you can take to treat nausea, including: herbal therapies and alternative methods.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Make some Quick Changes

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   Avoid unpleasant odors and cigarette smoke. Stay away from nausea and vomiting triggers. Remove unpleasant odors and smoke by opening a window. Or you can go outside to get fresh air.

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   Use a cold compress. Hot temperatures contribute to nausea, especially when the body starts to rise too high. Try a cold compress to cool your forehead. Avoid high temperatures and humidity if possible.
   • Heat exhaustion can cause nausea and is often accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, headache, sweating, fatigue, and several others. Get out of the hot spot into a cool room.

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   Rested. Try to sleep through your nausea. This will also help you manage stress, anxiety and muscle tension that can cause nausea. Rest and relax as much as possible.

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   Stay still. Movement can increase nausea. Limit your movements as much as possible. Try lying in a dark, quiet room.

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   Use light food and beverages. Be careful to eat foods that are not spicy, greasy and light on the stomach.These foods include whole grain crackers, sesame rice or crackers, brown rice, and whole grain toast. or chicken skinless. You could also try drinking chicken broth or gravy with vegetables.
   • Start eating in small amounts.
   • Fatty and spicy foods can make nausea worse. Many people experience more nausea when eating tomatoes, acidic foods (such as orange juice, pickles), chocolate, ice cream, and eggs.

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   Try the BRAT menu. The BRAT menu includes banana, rice, apple sauce and toast. This is the recommended diet for nausea.

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   Drink lots of cool water. Make sure to drink as much water as possible. Dehydration will make you more uncomfortable. For nausea, the temperature of drinking water that is equal to room temperature is most tolerable.
   • Slowly sip the water. Drinking water too quickly can cause a feeling of upset stomach.

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   Try practicing breathing exercises. The University of Connecticut has conducted a study that shows that deep, controlled breathing can ease nausea. Other studies have also shown that breathing can help control nausea after surgery. Try the exercise recommended by the University of Missouri in Kansas City:
   • Lay up. Place pillows under your knees and under your neck comfortably.
   • Place your hands on your stomach, just below the fluffy skeleton. The fingers of the hands touch so you can feel them separate when performing the correct exercise.
   • Breathe in deeply, long, and slowly by puffing up your stomach, like your baby breathes. This is to make sure you are using your diaphragm for breathing, not your rib cage. The diaphragm creates the suction power that draws more air into the lungs than using the ribs. The fingers of the hands on the abdomen should be separated while breathing.
   • Breathe in this way for at least 5 minutes.
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Method 2 of 4: Try Herbal Therapy

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   Take ginger tablets. Ginger has been used for a long time to treat nausea of ​​a variety of causes, including nausea caused by chemotherapy, and nausea in the early stages of pregnancy. of the intestines and brain associated with nausea.
   • For nausea after chemotherapy, the recommended dosage is 1,000 -2,000mg capsules per day for the first three days.,
   • For nausea in early pregnancy, take 250mg of ginger 4 times daily.
   • Ginger has also been shown to be effective in treating post-surgical nausea. You must tell your doctor if you want to drink ginger, as ginger can increase blood flow during surgery. Take 500-1,000mg of ginger one hour before surgery.
   • For nausea associated with food poisoning, gastroenteritis, and most other non-serious causes, take 250 - 1,000mg of ginger 4 times a day.
   • Do not give ginger to children under 12 months old.

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   Make ginger tea. If you prefer to drink ginger tea more than a capsule, you can make your own ginger tea at home. Drink 4-6 cups of tea per day.
   • Buy fresh ginger and cut a branch about 5cm long.
   • Rinse off the ginger, peel or peel the skin tone to reveal a lighter, almost lime-yellow portion of the ginger.
   • Cut ginger into small pieces. You can use a curette table for curettage, but watch out for fingers. You need about one tablespoon of ginger.
   • Place pieces of ginger in 2 cups (about 0.5 liters) of boiling water.
   • Cover the pot and boil for 1 more minute.
   • Turn off the heat and let the ginger tea infuse for about 3-5 minutes.
   • Pour it out of a cup and add honey or sweetener sugar for added flavor.
   • Cool to desired temperature and sip the tea.

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   Stay away from ginger soda. Fresh ginger has a much better anti-nausea effect than ginger soda. First, most ginger soda varieties do not contain real ginger. Second, ginger soda is high in sugar, or has a high level of fructose corn syrup (HFCS). When you're sick, avoid all sugars. Sugar often makes you feel more uncomfortable, as both high and low blood sugar levels can cause nausea!

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   Try other herbal teas. Peppermint, cloves, and cinnamon may help relieve nausea, although the mechanism of their action is not known by medicine. It is possible that these herbs act directly on the nausea control center in the brain. It also helps reduce viral or bacterial infections, which can cause nausea. These herbal teas can also simply help you relax and curb nausea.
   • Chrysanthemum (Tanacetum parthenium) is another nausea remedy that has been used in tea form for centuries.Aromatherapy can be especially helpful when used to treat nausea associated with migraine headaches.
     • Do not drink chrysanthemum if you are allergic to chrysanthemum, marigolds, chamomile, hippocampus, or chrysanthemum. These herbs can have cross allergies.
   • To make these teas, soak 1 teaspoon of powdered or dried leaves in a cup of boiling water. Add honey or sweet grass sugar (and lemon) for added flavor.
   • These herbs have long been used to treat nausea and are considered safe.
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Method 3 of 4: Try Alternative Therapies

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   Try aromatherapy. Aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from plants for therapeutic purposes. Place a drop of peppermint or lemon essential oil on your wrists and temples.
   • Check to make sure your skin is insensitive to essential oils by placing a drop of the essential oil on your wrist. If you are sensitive to the essential oil, you may experience redness or itching. Then you can try a different essential oil.
   • Peppermint and lemon essential oils have long been used to treat nausea. Many studies have shown that the nausea-reducing effects of peppermint and lemon essential oils are due to their direct impact on the brain center, thereby affecting nausea.
   • To increase the effectiveness of this remedy, use concentrated essential oils. Candies or flavors of mint and lemon may contain no real peppermint and lemon. Furthermore, it also does not contain the ingredients in sufficient amounts to be effective.
   • Be cautious when using aromatherapy if you have asthma. The strong aroma of massage essential oils can cause a person with asthma to wheeze.

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   Acupressure. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the human body is considered to have a system of meridians throughout. Inserting needles (in acupuncture) or pressing (in acupressure) to specific points of the body along the meridians can help balance energy and reduce symptoms. Try internal reflexology (“p6”) to relieve nausea. This point is located about two fingers wide, below the wrist fold (below the base of the palm).
   • Begin acupressure with your palms facing your body. Feel for two tendons around the midpoint of the wrist.
   • Using the index finger and middle finger of the other hand, press firmly but gently for 10-20 seconds and then release.
   • Repeat with the other hand.
   • You can also press the internal acupressure at the same time against the outside of your wrist. To do so, use your thumb to press the internal acupuncture point and your index finger to press the outside of the wrist on the same hand. Hold for about 10-20 seconds and release your hand.
   • Repeat as many times as needed. You can also hold for longer, even up to a minute.
   • Do this acupressure before every meal or drink.
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Method 4 of 4: Determine the Cause of Nausea

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   Think if you have gastritis. The most common cause of nausea is a viral infection called viral gastroenteritis. Viral gastroenteritis is caused by a number of viruses, including norovirus and rotavirus.
   • Symptoms of rotavirus infection include: diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. You may become dehydrated and lose your appetite.
   • Symptoms of norovirus infection include: diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, body aches, and fever.

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   Pregnancy test. A common cause of nausea in women is early pregnancy. This is called "morning sickness" (morning sickness) and is usually the first sign of pregnancy. Contrary to the name, "morning sickness" doesn't just happen in the morning. Pregnant women can feel nauseous at any time of the day.

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   Check the medications you are taking. Many medications can cause nausea. These include aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), antibiotics and chemotherapy. Common anesthetics can also make you nauseous after waking up.

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   Identify other causes. There are a number of other factors that may contribute to nausea. These factors include ear infections, head trauma, food poisoning, and radiation therapy.
   • If you still feel nauseous after 1-2 days and have used home remedies, call your doctor or healthcare professional. If nausea accompanies vomiting, call your doctor or healthcare professional right away for advice. While you wait to see your doctor, you can try the remedies described.

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   Ask your doctor about serious medical conditions. Nausea can also be a symptom of serious medical problems, including heart attack and heart disease, liver disease, viral encephalitis (meningitis, encephalitis), pancreatitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
   • Nausea can also be a symptom of a blood infection or shock. It may indicate brain swelling and increased pressure from stroke, heat shock or head injury. It can also be a result of environmental poisoning.

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   Tell your doctor if you have additional symptoms other than nausea. If you are nauseous, vomiting AND have any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention, as they could be signs of a serious problem:
   • Chest pain
   • Cramps or severe stomach pain
   • Headache
   • Blurred eyes
   • Dizziness or lightheadedness
   • Confused
   • Pale, cold and / or wet skin
   • High fever and stiff neck
   • If you are vomiting with ground coffee-like vomit, it looks or smells like feces.
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Warning

• If you are vomiting with nausea, you should watch for signs of dehydration. These include increased thirst, decreased urination frequency, dark urine, dry mouth, sunken eyes or dark circles, and crying without tears. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
• If you experience persistent nausea or vomiting with severe vomiting, see your doctor right away.
• Do not give ginger to children under 2 years old.
• Some natural remedies can interact with medications you are taking. Ask your pharmacist or doctor about these options.