Ogochukwu Ugwu

· 24 Nov 2021

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How to stop nausea

Ever felt as though you want to throw up for no just cause?

Have you ever felt your stomach lining clenching after visiting a hospital?

Nausea is an uncomfortable and unease feeling as though you want to vomit.

Signs of nausea
Too much secretion of saliva
Lack of appetite
Fatigue
Cold sweat

Nausea can be mild and persistent.

Persistent nausea may be a sign of ulcer, gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and stomach flu among others.

So for persistent nausea it is advisable you see a doctor, so he can prescribe the best drug for you.

For mild nausea there are lots of home remedy available that can soothe and relax your nerves.

Nausea can be caused by any of these
Emotional stress
Infection
Pregnancy
Morning sickness
Alcohol toxicity
Food poisoning
Vomiting after taking a drug

How to stop nausea fast

1. Hydrate regularly

Do you know nausea is one of the symptoms of over heating?

Nausea occur mostly when someone is dehydrated. Do not allow your taste bud to ask for water before giving it to drink.

I mean, don't wait to feel thirsty before drinking water. Always have a bottle of drinking water handy so you could have a  sip from time to time.

2. Ginger

Ginger has been reported to be the best home remedy for nausea. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger position it well for this because it promotes digestion.

Ginger therefore reduces the occurrence of nausea. It can be used to prepare meals taken as ginger tea or sprinkled as powder on some food or meat mix before eating.

3.Peppermint

Peppermint is another good cure for nausea though not as effective as ginger. But people that used it reported its calming effect.

The active ingredient in peppermint responsible for this is methanol which is believed to soothe and cool the stomach.

Peppermint can be taken as tea or inhaled as oil.

4. Maintain proper nutrition

Try as much as possible to eat a balanced diet. Foods rich in
vegetable
fruit
protein
good fat (in small amount)
And carbohydrates (in small amount)

Report showed that protein rich foods can reduce the effects of nausea in amazing ways .

5. Cook with cinnamon

Cinnamon is a good spice which can reduce nausea especially menstrual related nausea.

So cinnamon is at your disposal. Infuse it into your meal.

6. Cut back on sugary foods

Reduce the amount of sweet, candy, cookie and cakes you consume. This is because these foods tend to trigger nauseating feeling which you don't want to experience.

7. Use antiemetic drugs

These drugs reverse the effects of nausea and vomiting.
Before using any antiemetic drugs ensure you see a doctor.

Because different antiemetic drugs have different side effects.

A medical practitioner will know the one that best suit your physiological makeup at the moment.

8. Sport drink

Sip sport drink regularly since they have been shown to have a cooling effect on nausea.


Have you ever experienced nausea? What was the feeling like?
Awesome or awkward?

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