What should I drink when throwing up?

Try drinking sips of water, weak tea, clear soft drinks without carbonation, noncaffeinated sports drinks, or broth. Sugary drinks may calm the stomach better than other liquids. Temporarily stop taking oral medicines. These can make vomiting worse.

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Is it better to drink water after throwing up?

Hydrate with clear liquids

Make hydration your main focus after a bout of vomiting, states Dr. Goldman. Start by drinking small sips of water every 15 minutes for the first three to four hours. You can even suck on ice chips.

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What is used to stop vomiting?

Medicines that treat nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics. Several OTC medicines are used as antiemetics. These include: Bismuth subsalicylate (2 brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol).

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Should I lay down after throwing up?

Allow yourself to rest. Resting propped up in a seated position with the head elevated at least twelve inches above the feet is ideal. Remain in this seated rested position for a minimum of an hour, or until you are no longer experiencing nausea. Do not lie down all the way.

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What is the quickest way to get rid of a stomach bug?

Lifestyle and home remedies
  1. Let your stomach settle. Stop eating solid foods for a few hours.
  2. Try sucking on ice chips or taking small sips of water often. ...
  3. Ease back into eating. ...
  4. Avoid certain foods and substances until you feel better. ...
  5. Get plenty of rest. ...
  6. Try anti-diarrhea medications.

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Should I lay on my back or side after vomiting?

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Sleep on your side with your head elevated: If you find yourself vomiting a lot, then sleep on your side with your head elevated.

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How long does vomiting last?

Vomiting alone (without diarrhea) should stop within about 24 hours. If it lasts over 24 hours, you must think about more serious causes. Examples are appendicitis, a kidney infection, diabetes and head injury.

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Does Sprite help with nausea?

While drinking soft drinks like Sprite can be soothing to the stomach for some, its carbonation can be irritating for others. Soda's high sugar content means it's maybe not the healthiest or best drink for nausea, but it can provide quick relief.

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Why is my vomiting not stopping?

One of the most common causes of vomiting in adults is gastroenteritis. This is an infection of the gut usually caused by bacteria or a virus. It'll normally improve within a few days. Vomiting can occasionally be a sign of something more serious, such as appendicitis.

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Why do I feel weak and shaky after vomiting?

After your vomiting stops, you may feel weak and lethargic. This is quite common and happens because you haven't eaten in a while. Vomiting may also have left you dehydrated. You also lose electrolytes and salts when vomiting.

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What to do after vomiting at night?

Do not eat or drink anything for several hours after vomiting. Sip small amounts of water or suck ice chips every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours. Next, sip clear liquids every 15 minutes for 3-4 hours. Examples include water, sports drinks, flat soda, clear broth, gelatin, flavored ice, popsicles or apple juice.

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Can cold water stop vomiting?

Ingestion of ice cold water or crushed ice may help ease nausea, especially when nausea is caused by motion sickness. Home remedies for nausea include spices, ginger, citrus fruits and peppermint and have been shown in studies to significantly alleviate the condition.

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What to do when you throw up at night?

Treatments for Sudden Night-Time Vomiting
  1. Sleep with your head in a raised position with an extra pillow. This will help prevent stomach contents from leaking into the oesophagus.
  2. Consume sweet drinks like lemonade. ...
  3. Drink chamomile, peppermint or ginger tea. ...
  4. Eat plain snacks such as toast, cereals or crackers.

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What drink settles your stomach?

Treatment
  • Sports drinks.
  • Clear, non-caffeinated sodas such as 7-Up, Sprite or ginger ale.
  • Diluted juices such as apple, grape, cherry or cranberry (avoid citrus juices)
  • Clear soup broth or bouillon.
  • Popsicles.
  • Decaffeinated tea.

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What settles a upset stomach?

Home treatments to settle an upset stomach may include consuming small amounts of clear liquids, drinking plenty of fluids, small sips of water or sucking on ice chips, sports drinks, clear sodas, diluted juices, clear soup broth or bouillon, popsicles, caffeine-free tea, and the BRAT diet.

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Why is Coke good for an upset stomach?

The quick and popular remedy — usually in the form of cola, ginger ale or clear sodas — is said to help settle the stomach with its slight fizz and replenish fluids and glucose lost by vomiting and diarrhea.

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How many hours of puking is too much?

Make an appointment with your doctor if: Vomiting lasts more than two days for adults, 24 hours for children under age 2 or 12 hours for infants.

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What triggers vomiting?

Food allergies. Infections of the stomach or bowels, such as the "stomach flu" or food poisoning. Leaking of stomach contents (food or liquid) upward (also called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD) Medicines or medical treatments, such as cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment.

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Does vomit color mean anything?

Sometimes clear vomit due to an empty stomach may also bring up bile due to morning sickness and stomach flu-like conditions. Therefore, the green or yellow color does not always indicate some serious illness. The reasons that cause green or yellow vomit include: Food poisoning.

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What to do when you can't keep liquids down?

Here are five tips to help.
  1. Sip a little bit of water at a time, but often. ...
  2. Make sure fluids are tepid (meaning room temperature) ...
  3. Try oral rehydration solutions (ORS) or coconut water. ...
  4. If you can hold foods down, stick to BRAT foods. ...
  5. Talk to your doctor before taking over-the-counter medications.

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What is it called when you want to vomit but can t?

Retching, or dry heaving, is when the body keeps wanting to vomit but can't. Nothing (or very little) comes up. You may gag and feel uncomfortable. In medical terms, "retching" is when your diaphragm contracts when trying to vomit but the body is unsuccessful in doing so.

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What kills stomach virus?

The CDC recommends bleach to kill the stomach bug-causing norovirus on surfaces. But if that will damage your counter or you'd rather not use it, look for “phenolic solution” on the label of a concentrated disinfectant. To kill the germs, the EPA suggests you use 2 to 4 times the recommended amount.

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Why am I throwing up yellow?

Yellow or greenish-vomit is usually a sign that you are throwing up bile. Throwing up yellow bile could indicate a potentially serious medical concern like a hiatal hernia or intestinal blockage. It can also happen if you have stomach flu or food poisoning and continue to vomit after your stomach is empty.

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