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(11 May 2006)

Almost all people have suffered from bouts of nausea, headache and vomiting at some point or the other, during their lives. Most of us use simple home remedies for vomiting, in case there are no other accompanying symptoms and if the bouts of sickness are not too severe. However, in case you suffer from severe vomiting, it may be best to consult a doctor, not just to get medical vomiting treatment, but also to under the required physical tests, which can rule out the possibility of cyclic vomiting syndrome.

What is cyclic vomiting syndrome?

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a disorder, which leads to severe bouts of vomiting and nausea, which could last for several days. Studies indicate that this disorder is much more common in children, than it is in adults. In fact, children who are as young as three years old can show cyclic vomiting syndrome symptoms. Fortunately, most children seem to outgrow the problem of cyclic vomiting, as they grow older and approach their teens. Since this disorder has been associated with migraines, children who are suffering from cyclic vomiting syndrome are more likely to develop migraine problems and headache. Therefore, in order to prevent this disorder from spreading and causing any further complications, it is best to use the appropriate cyclic vomiting syndrome treatment options, so that the problem can be controlled.

Children who are suffering from this problem generally have a loss of appetite too, after throwing up. However, it is very important for a child to be given a lot of liquids, to prevent dehydration. It is best to keep the child on a liquid diet for a while, before switching them over to a cyclic vomiting syndrome diet, which consists of light and bland solid foods. Once the vomiting stops the child can resume a normal diet. In addition to dietary changes, cyclic vomiting syndrome treatment also includes getting adequate amounts of rest and sleep during the day.

Home remedies for vomiting and diarrhea

It is very common for people and especially children to suffer from the sensation of vomiting after eating dairy, eggs, fatty foods, fish and greasy food. This is because the child’s digestive system may not be able to process such heavy foods. It is also not uncommon for children to suffer from food intolerance's and allergies, all of which could lead to nausea and vomiting after eating. This is why parents are constantly looking for options on how to stop vomiting. Some of the most commonly used home remedies for vomiting in children include:

Drinking a glass of fresh lime juice
Having a teaspoon of ginger juice, to which honey has been added
Consuming some cardamom seeds, mixed with a small amount of honey

While these home remedies for vomiting as also nausea are fairly safe, it is best to consult a doctor, before using any remedy for vomiting sensation.

How to induce vomiting naturally?

At times, the cause for nausea could be food poisoning, in which case, parents may be advised to induce vomiting in the children. Some of the ways that could be suggested on how to induce vomiting are:

Sticking a finger down the throat, is probably the oldest way of inducing vomiting. However, it is also outdated and should be used with caution, as it could tear the tissues of the throat.

Drinking a high amount of salt water to increase the levels of sodium in the body and induce vomiting. However, most doctors usually do not advise their patients to use options on how to induce vomiting with salt water, as this remedy could lead to severe side effects, which includes death.

It is natural for pregnant women to suffer from nausea as well as headaches during the course of pregnancy. However, in case they get unbearable, it is best to undergo a checkup and identify the headache and vomiting causes during pregnancy.

answered by G M on 31 Jan 2011, 4:59:42

Read about the causes, symptoms, diet and home remedies for vomiting on our site.Make sure to keep yourself hydrated as you are losing body fluids. You can prepare an ORS (oral rehydration solution) and sip it every 5-10 mins. If vomiting still persists, seek professional help.

answered by P P on 19 Jun 2006, 6:03:44

Remedies for vomiting

how to stop vomiting (11 May 2006)

how to stop vomiting
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