Treating Nausea

 Tips and guidelines for controlling nausea nausea in most cases does not require treatment but treatments may sometimes help alleviate it in this regard we present a number of tips that can be followed to reduce nausea

Relaxation excessive physical activity and lack of adequate rest can worsen nausea

Keeping the body hydrated taking small sips of cold carbonated or acidic drinks such as lemon water ginger drink or peppermint tea oral hydration solutions like pedialyte can also be used to prevent dehydration

Eating light foods on the stomach it is recommended to start with easily digestible foods such as toast and biscuits then gradually move to breakfast cereals rice fruits salty foods or foods rich in protein or carbohydrates experts recommend avoiding fatty or spicy foods for at least six hours after the last episode of vomiting

Avoid strong smells and other triggers that can induce nausea and vomiting such as perfumes smoke crowded places humid environments food smells flashing lights and driving

Avoid drinking large amounts of fluids with meals

Eat slowly in small quantities over more frequent meals and avoid lying down immediately after eating

Distract yourself from nausea by engaging in certain activities like listening to music or watching a movie

Avoid wearing tight clothing around the abdomen or waist

Avoid straining the abdomen or bending forward this can happen during some activities or certain situations in daily life but it may increase pressure on the stomach and thus intensify nausea symptoms

Going outside to get fresh air can alleviate nausea it is also recommended to practice deep breathing studies have shown that deep and steady breathing can reduce nausea those with nausea can participate in meditation sessions that help them focus on how to control their breathing

Eating certain foods pregnant women experiencing morning sickness are advised to eat crisp biscuits in the morning before getting out of bed

Medication treatment for nausea Treatment for nausea generally depends on its main cause in most cases nausea resolves on its own especially after vomiting controlling nausea involves giving the affected person large amounts of fluids but severe cases may require medication treatment

Medications that coat the inner stomach lining and neutralize its acids such as antacids either liquid or chewable bismuth subsalicylate and solutions of glucose fructose or phosphoric acid

Medications believed to block brain receptors that trigger vomiting during movement are used to treat or prevent motion sickness such as dimenhydrinate or meclizine hydrochloride

The doctor may prescribe certain medications to alleviate persistent nausea but most of them can cause drowsiness as a major side effect it is important for a doctor to evaluate the condition of a pregnant woman or one planning to become pregnant before using any nausea medications even those available without a prescription

Preventing vomiting when feeling nauseous it is possible to avoid vomiting by drinking small amounts of sugary fluids as they calm the stomach such as carbonated drinks and fruit juices except for citrus juices which increase stomach acidity it is also advisable to relax either in a sitting position or lying down with back support as movement can worsen nausea symptoms leading to vomiting

In children controlling fever and persistent cough with medication helps reduce the likelihood of vomiting nausea due to motion sickness in the car can be avoided by having the child sit facing the front windshield watching from the side windows while the car is moving worsens nausea it is also recommended to limit the number of snacks for the child and avoid letting them play and eat at the same time encourage them to take breaks during their snacks