Learn 7 ways to prevent vomiting
Vomiting is an unpleasant and inconvenient experience.
It can also be brought on by anxiety, stress, or atraumatic experience.
This is why it can be helpful to know a few strategies to lower your need to vomit.
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This is especially important because throwing up might be a symptom of an underlying condition.
Also, limit all physical activity; being in motion may only exacerbate your nausea.
Chew Some Ice
Chewing on some ice chipscan help relieve nausea and stop you from throwing up.
Avoid any spicy or oily foods that could make you feel worse.
For people in these scenarios,deep breathing exercisescould help stop them from throwing up.
Deep breathing exercises also work great for people who have motion sickness.
You should also seek medical attention if you notice any blood in your vomit.
Keep in Mind
In most cases, feeling nauseous or throwing up is nothing to fuss about.
The feeling typically passes in no time.
While stopping yourself from throwing up might be convenient in certain scenarios, its not always the best choice.
If its convenient, its always best to let nausea and vomiting just run their course naturally.
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