How to stop yourself from throwing up: Prevention is key<\/span><\/h2>\nIf vomiting is a consistent issue, or for people who\u2019d rather just take proactive measures to avoid it, certain lifestyle changes can help prevent or reduce the risk. They include:<\/span>\nPrioritize good hygiene. <\/b>\u201cIt sounds gross, but most GI tract pathogens are fecal-oral transmitted,\u201d Dr. Vesta says. \u201cSo, hygiene is really important, specifically hand washing. Water is the universal solvent.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nAvoid overeating. <\/b>Eating too much can put pressure on the stomach. Eating small meals throughout the day can reduce gastric stress\u2014just don\u2019t skip meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nEat slowly. <\/b>Like overeating, eating quickly can make the stomach work harder, and it\u2019s best not to overburden it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nAvoid trigger foods. <\/b>For someone who gets nauseous after eating spicy foods, a plate of Buffalo wings might not be the best choice. Other common triggers include fried, fatty, processed, or strong-smelling foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nStay hydrated. <\/b>Vomiting may cause dehydration, but the opposite is also possible. Either way, it\u2019s important to <\/span>drink enough water<\/span> throughout the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhen to see a doctor for vomiting<\/span><\/h2>\nVomiting doesn\u2019t always warrant a rush to the ER. In fact, some people feel a lot better after they vomit. Still, it\u2019s important to know the warning signs for a condition that requires immediate help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMedical treatment may be necessary if the vomiting lasts for longer than 48 hours for adults. \u201cSeek medical help if vomiting is persistent, severe, accompanied by symptoms like a headache, fever, stiff neck, or if there are signs of dehydration,\u201d Dr. Bashir says. \u201cAdditionally, vomiting after a head injury or with neurological symptoms like altered consciousness or severe headache warrants prompt medical evaluation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nSince vomiting depletes bodily fluids, any adult or child experiencing signs of <\/span>severe dehydration<\/span>, like dark-colored urine, difficulty urinating, lightheadedness, dry mouth, or confusion, should seek medical attention. Most people wrongly assume they\u2019re not dehydrated if their mouth is not dry. That\u2019s far from reality,\u201d Dr. Vesta explains. \u201cThen, there are what\u2019s known as \u2018insensible losses,\u2019 which are fluid losses you don\u2019t know about. The higher the temperature you have, the more quickly fluid will evaporate from your body. A good way to know you\u2019re dehydrated is if you pinch your skin and it stays tented,\u201d meaning it remains elevated in the area you pinched it.<\/span><\/p>\nConsistent or recurring vomiting with no apparent underlying cause may denote an underlying condition, so it\u2019s important to see a healthcare provider to get an accurate diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n \n \n
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