But nausea takes that unpleasant sensation one step further.
“You throw up,” Dr. Hanauer says.
It’s important to find out the cause of your discomfort.
Try eating things like mint, broth, or ginger to calm an upset stomach.
Here are some foods that may help.
But too much at one time can make you feel even worse.
Palinski-Wade cautions that fiber may also do the opposite and trigger an increase in nausea.
“I wouldn’t recommendhigh fiber foodsas a cure for nausea in all circumstances,” she says.
Try applesauce or apple juice if you’re having trouble digesting solid food.
“Starchy foods may also help to absorb stomach acids and settle your stomach.”
Ginger
Capsules of powderedgingerhave been found to reduce nausea and vomiting.
“Ginger has been found to reducesymptoms of nausea, especially in pregnancy,” says Palinski-Wade.
Pickled ginger, the kind that usually comes with sushi, may also help.
Start out by slowly drinking tiny amounts until you feel you’re able to stomach a larger amount.
“Small sips of fluid throughout the day will promote hydration without increasing nausea.”
They’ll quickly replenish your depleted energy and help keep your nausea at bay.
But she cautions that if you’re fighting off a virus, nuts and protein may worsen nausea.
“Fats, which delay emptying of the stomach, should be avoided,” says Hanauer.
Instead, try soothing your symptoms with chicken broth the lower in fat, the better.
Bananas can help restore potassium, which is often depleted as a result of diarrhea and vomiting.
“Potassium is an electrolyte that’s lost during vomiting or bouts of diarrhea,” says Palinski-Wade.
“Bananas are also starchy and binding, which may help toreduce diarrhea.”
“Deep breathing and other relaxation techniques may also be helpful,” says Hanauer.
If you cant find an underlying cause, Hanauer says you may get relief from an over-the-counter anti-nausea medicine.
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