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There are many causes of nausea and vomiting, such as illness, pregnancy, motion sickness or food poisoning. Usually you can fix it just by taking care of yourself, but vomiting lasting longer than 24 hours can be a sign of a serious illness. If you are nauseous and vomiting for more than a day or two, get medical help as soon as possible. Otherwise, just eat right and rest and you will feel better soon after vomiting!

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Soothe nausea after vomiting

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   Rest in an upright, head-high position. Don't try to walk again after vomiting, as this will actually make you more nauseous. Instead, straighten up and rest in a sitting position with the head about 30 cm higher than your feet to help your body recover best.
   • Do not rest on a horizontal surface; This pose can make you vomit again.
   • Hold this position for at least 1 hour or until your stomach is no longer sick.
2. Apply a cool compress to the back of your neck. Soak a washcloth under cool, wet water, then wring out the water in the sink and fold the towel in half. Leave the towel on the back of your neck for about 5-10 minutes. This can help soothe after vomiting. In addition, it can also help lower your temperature, which can increase after vomiting.

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   Avoid strong or unpleasant odors until the nausea stops. Bad odors like cigarette smoke, strong perfume or the smell of spicy food can all cause vomiting if you already have nausea. Do your best to avoid exposure to these scents for at least 24 hours without vomiting.
   • Note that hot foods often have a stronger odor than cold foods, so avoiding hot foods is also an effective way to prevent food odors that trigger vomiting.

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   Avoid taking medications that can irritate your stomach. These include aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen, and blood pressure medications. Check with your doctor before you stop taking any medications for other illnesses before you start vomiting.
   • Some antibiotics also cause nausea, but never stop taking your antibiotics without consulting your doctor.

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   Try going outside to get some fresh air. Going out for a walk for fresh air is also a helpful way to control nausea and vomiting. However, do not exert yourself if you are not fit enough for a walk.
   • If walking is too much, try sitting by an open window to get some outdoor air.
6. Use aromatherapy to relieve nausea. Aromatherapy is a treatment that involves inhaling essential oils, such as adding a few drops of essential oil in an essential oil diffuser or lighting a scented candle.Some essential oils that can help relieve nausea are:
   • Ginger
   • Peppermint
   • Lavender
   • Fennel seeds
   • Lemon

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   Practice deep breathing to control your nausea. Studies show that deep breathing can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce feelings of nausea or hangover in the stomach. Sit comfortably, close your eyes and breathe deeply through your nose for 5 seconds, then exhale through your nose for 7 seconds. Repeat this process until the nausea begins to go away.
   • Try to fill your lungs with air for best results.
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Method 2 of 3: Eat again

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   Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after vomiting to give your stomach a rest. The stomach muscles should be quite sore after the vomiting is finished, especially if the vomiting is heavy. You need to rest your stomach to reduce the risk of vomiting again when you eat again.
   • You can rinse your mouth with a little water to get rid of the unpleasant taste after vomiting, but remember not to drink any water for 15 minutes.

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   Take a small sip of water or suck on ice cubes to prevent dehydration. Once the 15 minutes have passed without vomiting again, you can start drinking water in sips every 5-10 minutes to replenish your body. You can lose a lot of fluids when you vomit, so it's important to rehydrate as soon as possible.
   • If you start vomiting after drinking water, stop drinking and wait another 15-20 minutes before trying again.
   • You can also try drinking thin teas, sports drinks or clear, non-carbonated soft drinks at this time, as long as they don't upset your stomach.
3. Chew a slice of fresh ginger or sip a cup of ginger tea. Ginger has antiemetic effects, which means it can help stop nausea and vomiting. If fresh ginger is available, cut a small piece of ginger about 1.5 centimeters to chew or make ginger tea. Use a knife to peel ginger and chew it into your mouth or drop it into a large cup and pour boiling water to soak. Incubate ginger in hot water for about 10 minutes and drink slowly.

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   Try soft, light starchy foods 8 hours after vomiting stops. Wait until you can stay hydrated for 8 hours without vomiting before trying anything. First, you should try to eat starchy foods that are easy to digest, such as bananas, rice, apple sauce and toast, also known as the BRAT diet.
   • The BRAT (short for Bananas (banana), Rice (rice), Applesauce (apple sauce) diet, and Toast (toast) diet are recommended for people with stomach disorders.
   • Tea and yogurt are also pleasant foods after vomiting.

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   Eat small meals every 2-3 hours to get back to your normal diet gradually. This will reduce stress on the stomach compared to eating full meals every 6-8 hours. Also, choose cold or cold foods within 24 hours of vomiting to reduce the chance that your stomach will get sick again.
   • Some foods you can try at this stage include mashed potatoes (not too hot) rice, low-fat dairy cream soups, crackers or low-fat puddings.
   • Avoid all fried, oily, sour or sweet dishes at this time, as these foods can irritate the stomach. Wait until you stop vomiting within 24-48 hours before moving on to fried chicken or sugar-sprinkled donuts.

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   Avoid caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol until your stomach is calmer. Caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and tobacco products all irritate your stomach and may cause you to start vomiting again. To be safe, avoid these products for at least 24-48 hours after you stop vomiting.
   • If you have lactose intolerance or hypersensitivity to milk, you should also abstain from eating and drinking dairy products until vomiting stops for 24 hours.
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Method 3 of 3: Overcoming nausea

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   Avoid exertion for at least 1-2 days. Your body will need rest not only to recover from vomiting, but also to fight off any vomiting triggers in the first place. Moving around while you are nauseous can also make you vomiting again, so it's best to rest until the nausea is gone.
   • If you have a relative or friend in your care while you recover, ask if they can be with you until the nausea stops.

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   Consider medication to control frequent nausea and vomiting. If you have taken everything you need to control your nausea and vomiting but are still vomiting frequently, you may need medication assistance. Ask your doctor about anti-nausea medications to control nausea and vomiting.
   • Common prescription antiemetics include Phenergan and Zofran.
   • Note that some over-the-counter medications for stomach upset like Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate may not help fight vomiting if you have a stomach virus.

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   See your doctor if you don't stop vomiting or your vomiting gets worse. Although the nausea and vomiting usually clear up after 24 hours of self-care at home, they are sometimes signs of more serious illness. Seek medical attention if the vomiting persists for more than 24 hours, there is blood in the vomitus, or if severe abdominal pain begins.
   • You should also contact your doctor if you experience nausea but not vomiting lasting longer than 48 hours.
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Advice

• If there is an unpleasant aftertaste in your mouth after vomiting, you can try sucking on hard candies for a while. This may not cure any vomiting in the stomach, but at least it should eliminate an unpleasant aftertaste after vomiting.

Warning

• See a doctor right away if there is blood in the sebum vomiting or vomiting accompanied by severe headache or stomach pain, lethargy, confusion and fever above 38 degrees C, or shortness of breath. These phenomena are all signs of a more serious medical condition.
• If vomiting persists for more than a few hours in a child younger than 6 years or more than a day in a child over 6 years old, promptly take your child to the doctor.