How to make Vomiting most comfortable

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This article was co-written by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS. Luba Lee is a licensed family physician practicing in Tennessee. She received her MSN from the University of Tennessee in 2006.

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While no one wants to vomit, sometimes we just can’t avoid it. If you get the stomach flu or eat something bad, you’re bound to throw up. Fortunately, there are a few ways that can help ease the discomfort of vomiting and speed up your recovery from vomiting.

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Find a secluded place to vomit

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Vomiting in front of people is not good. If you feel like you’re about to vomit (lips turn pale, start to sweat, salivate, or feel dizzy), go straight to the bathroom. The toilet, bucket, or sink are good places where you can vomit. ^{[1] X Research Source}

The sink isn’t the best option, but it’s fine in an emergency.
If you’re outdoors, go out into a wooded area or a clearing away from people.

Tie up long hair

Tie your hair so it doesn’t rub your face when you feel nauseous. If you have long hair, you need to tie it up with a hair tie before you start vomiting. If you don’t have a hair tie available, you can tuck your hair into your collar so it doesn’t fall on your face. ^{[2] X Research Source}

If you have a friend who is willing to help (and is extremely kind), you can ask them to come with you to the bathroom and hold your hair for you.

Regurgitate

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Don’t hold back when you feel like you’re about to vomit. Instead, stand next to the toilet or sink and crouch as close as possible. If you’re going to throw up in the toilet, you can get on your knees low to avoid splashing when you vomit. ^{[3] X Cleveland Clinic Trusted Source Go to Source}

If you know you’re going to vomit but haven’t been able to, you can puke for a few hours on the toilet; This way can also help.

Sip some water

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Take a few sips of water to wash away the unpleasant taste in your mouth after vomiting. Don’t gobble up a full glass of water – it could make you vomit again. Instead, drink slowly or suck on some ice cubes to hydrate your body. ^{[4] X Trusted Source American Cancer Society Go to Source}

Be on the lookout for dehydration if you vomit more than once. Whenever you feel you can, sip some plain water or sports water scattered throughout the day. If you can’t stay hydrated for more than 2 days, it’s time to see a doctor.

Sit down and rest

You will be a little tired after vomiting. Take a few minutes to rest by sitting or lying down. If you want to drink more water, you should sit up to prevent stomach upset. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

When you’re really sick, you’ll probably vomit several times in a row. Stay close to the bathroom until you’re sure you won’t vomit again.

Drink clear liquids

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Replenish the amount of water needed by the body after vomiting. Try drinking some clear, sweet water like soda or juice. Stay away from anything sour, such as orange or apple juice, as these can make your stomach upset. ^{[6] X Research Source}

Similarly, you should avoid spicy, spicy, or greasy foods that can upset your stomach.

Do not eat for several hours after vomiting

The stomach will need some time to settle down. Even if you feel better immediately after vomiting, you should not eat for 1-2 hours. This way, the stomach will have time to recover and not be pressured by food. ^{[7] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

If you have the stomach flu, you probably won’t feel hungry right away. You may not eat until you feel like eating.

Adopt the BRAT diet

A frugal diet will help you gradually get back to normal foods. BRAT is the English first letter of bananas (banana), rice (rice), applesauce (apple sauce) and toast (toast). If you feel hungry, try eating one of these dishes to keep your stomach from becoming overworked. ^{[8] X Cleveland Clinic Trusted Source Go to Source}

Some doctors recommend waiting 8 hours after vomiting before eating again.
After 24-48 hours, you can switch to your normal balanced diet. ^{[9] X Trusted Source FamilyDoctor.org Go to Source}

Avoid taking drugs

Ibuprofen and acetaminophen can make your stomach more upset. If you have just vomited, wait until you can eat before taking the medicine. Pain relievers can cause diarrhea and make you more dehydrated. ^{[10] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

When caring for sick children, you should consult your doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

See your doctor if you have been vomiting for more than 2 days

Most cases of vomiting go away within hours or days. If you’re still vomiting after 48 hours, it’s time to make an appointment with your doctor. If you are caring for a child, take your child to the doctor if he or she vomits for more than 24 hours. ^{[11] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source}

If you have any signs of severe dehydration, such as a dry mouth, less urination, dark urine, weakness, or dizziness, go to the emergency room right away.
If you have chest pain, confusion, severe abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, or a high fever with a stiff neck, call 911 right away.

Advice

If you hate vomiting, take a few deep breaths to calm down. Remember it will pass soon!

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