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How to Get Rid of Nausea

September 28th, 2008 by admin
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One of the worst feelings in the world is nausea. After all, how can anyone expect to function properly if they feel as if they want to vomit every other minute? Unlike fever or body pains, which still allow you to do your duties just as long as you grit your teeth and focus, nausea causes you to wonder when you'll have to throw up.

Defining Nausea And Its Causes

Nausea is the feeling of discomfort in your stomach that makes you want to vomit. There are many causes of nausea, and treatment is usually centered on identifying the cause first before eliminating it. Remember, nausea itself is not a sickness. Like fever, it's a symptom of another condition, something that may not even be related to the stomach.

For example, travel or motion sickness, caused by a disagreement between what you perceive as movement and your system's sense movement, has no connection whatsoever with your stomach. It has been proposed that vomiting during motion sickness is due to the brain concluding that the discrepancy between senses is due to one of them hallucinating. The brain then concludes that this could be due to poison ingestion and thus, it forces the body to vomit to clear the toxin out.

Aside from travel sickness, other common causes of nausea include:

  • pregnancy
  • food poisoning
  • intoxication, usually from alcohol
  • infections
  • carbon monoxide poisoning
  • anxiety and stress
  • reaction to medication

Identification and isolation of the cause is a big factor in getting rid of the nausea. If you're able to identify it right away, then there shouldn't be any need to go to a physician. Any nausea that cannot be explained or one that has gone on for a long time, however, definitely needs to be checked out.

Getting Rid of Nausea

If nausea isn't due to some serious underlying condition, simple treatments will get rid of it right away. Here are some things you can try in order to find relief and prevent it from getting worse.

  • Take slow and deep breaths. Nausea is sometimes caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, which happens when circulation is messed up. So relax, sit down, and take slow, deep breaths to calm down. Take air into the nose, and then out through the mouth. If you have a saline solution or some menthol vapor, smell them, just to get the queasiness out.
  • medicationsTake over the counter anti-nausea medications. There are medicines available on the market that are made to fight off nausea, such as Dramamine and Bonine. Dramamine has dimenhydrinate that is used to fight nausea and vomiting. Bonine, on the other hand, uses meclizine, which has fewer side effects than dimenhydrinate. It should be noted that these drugs are chiefly for nausea caused by motion sickness. As such, a side effect is usually drowsiness, and they may be ineffective against nausea caused by other conditions.
  • Drink lots of fluid. Calm your stomach without irritating it by minimizing the consumption of solid foods. Stock up on fluids and drinks instead. You can drink clear water, weak tea, non-caffeinated drinks, or ginger ale. You can also try sucking on ice chips. Sugary drinks can also calm your stomach, but avoid acidic drinks like orange juice and coffee.
  • gingerTake ginger. Ginger is acknowledged as a natural remedy for those suffering from nausea. Just consume ginger by drinking ginger ale, ginger root capsules, ginger tea, or just add fresh minced ginger to your food or drink and let it work its magic.
  • Drink herbal teas. To remove the queasy feeling, drink herbal teas such as ginseng, peppermint, or chamomile. They will soothe your stomach as well as quell any nausea through their mentholated properties.
  • Get plenty of rest. It doesn't matter if your nausea is caused by motion sickness, infection, or food poisoning. Find a good position that is the least nauseating for you. Lying down is better than sitting or standing. Stay in that position for as long as you can, or until the feeling of nausea passes away.
  • saltinesEat bland food to calm your stomach. Chances are if you're feeling nauseous, you've already thrown up your lunch . Fill your stomach up with bland food like crackers, gelatin, or toast, but be sure to take them in small portions, so as to slowly build up your stomach's tolerance. Stay away from fatty or acidic foods, and avoid any strong food odors. These may trigger another bout of vomiting. If you just vomited, stay away from solid foods for at least six hours.
  • See a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. Your nausea should go away after the above treatments, but if it doesn't and you feel it worsening, then it's important that you have it checked right away. It could be a symptom of something far more dangerous.

    • nausea The above tips are for healthy people who are suffering from nausea. For pregnant women, it is better that you consult the doctor first before doing anything, especially taking medications. Remember, there is more than your life at stake; there is also your baby's. If you aren't expecting, then these tips will work great for you.

    If you enjoyed reading this article, you may also enjoy learning How To Treat Food Poisoning.








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    1. March 12th, 2012 at 5:45 pm    Kyle Says:

      I havew nausea from the crap in my throat. What should I do then? I took over the counter medicine and I don’t have a stomach virus. Can somebody please answer?

    2. February 28th, 2012 at 10:01 am    Melanie Says:

      I am sitting in class when i get a sudden cramp in my stomache and instant Nausea i have no idea what to do and most of these resources are not available to me….but going home is not really an option at this moment although i may have to resort to leaving.

    3. January 28th, 2012 at 5:22 pm    Bianca Says:

      Last night I got hungry & I drank coffee & I got heart burn &nausea was the coffee the reason why?
      I’ve been like this for weeks I think it’s about time to go get checked because I am loosing alotbof wait and I’m getting very weak I’m starting to get very concerned.

    4. December 14th, 2011 at 8:07 pm    desiree Says:

      Im a healthy female. I was feeling nauseous last few hours, the kind where you know your body wants to throw up.. but I was in a store so I waited to get home, second I got home I threw up! even after reading this article I dont know why I am feeling nauseous. everything else feels fine. no fever, headache, lack of wanting food.. none of that, whats goin on ?! lol

    5. December 1st, 2011 at 9:23 am    katherine Says:

      Thnk you so much! my choir concert is in a few hours and i need to get rid of this nausia..i kno the reason i got it so i know im okay. you r very right. anxiety causes nausia. wind storm kept me up all night.

    6. November 2nd, 2011 at 5:00 am    Bree Says:

      For me being warm makes me even more nauseous than anything else. I’m nauseous right now and nothing helps. I’m just trying to sleep.

    7. October 31st, 2011 at 4:25 am    Shannon Says:

      I have the worst nausea due to taking the ”cinnamon challenge” which is to eat a tablespoon of ground cinnimon plain…I’m also 5 months pregnant and only had nausea in the very beginning…haven’t felt nausea in a few months…buuut I can’t throw up…the only time I’ve ever thrown up in my life is after a very bad migraine headache for which I had to get prescription medication…so when I’m nauseous it means I’m gonna feel that way for hours if not days…I’ve even tried inducing vomitting before to make myself feel better and all thru my life I’ve never been able to…

    8. July 7th, 2011 at 6:52 am    Gaelle Says:

      That was a great article! My nausea was soo bad that caused vomiting! Also, when I watch tv and think of something else, I feel great!

    9. February 18th, 2011 at 3:31 am    missamama Says:

      I agree with all of the previous comments.. personally for me i sip a teaspoon of flat coca cola every ten minutes or so…that usually helps alot. You can also eat some soda crackers… elevate you head above your feet about 12 inches….in some stores they sale ginger suckers not the best taste in the world but i gets the job done….try to stay away from solids…sip everything you drink….try not to be overactive…if it doesnt go away in two to three days you might want to consult your physician.

    10. January 31st, 2011 at 2:24 pm    Bweath Says:

      I get nausea all the time, but I also get anxiety attacks, would this be the reason? thanks :D

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