What can be done to control or relieve nausea and vomiting?
There are several ways to control or relieve nausea; however, if these techniques do not seem to ease the queasiness, consult your doctor. When trying to control nausea: • Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. • Eat light, bland foods (such as saltine crackers or plain bread). • Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods. • Eat slowly and eat smaller, more frequent meals. • Do not mix hot and cold foods. • Drink beverages slowly. • Avoid activity after eating. • Avoid brushing your teeth after eating. • Choose foods from all the food groups as you can tolerate them to get adequate nutrition. Treatment for vomiting (regardless of age or cause) includes: drinking gradually larger amounts of clear liquids; avoiding solid food until the vomiting episode has passed; resting; and temporarily discontinuing all oral medications, which can irritate the stomach and make vomiting worse. If vomiting and diarrhea last more than 24 hours, an oral rehydrating solution should be used to prevent and treat dehydrati
