Vomiting
Vomiting
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Definition
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Causes of Vomiting
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When to Call Your Doctor |
Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance) If |
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Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If |
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Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If |
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Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If |
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Self Care at Home If |
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HOME CARE ADVICE FOR MILD VOMITING |
For Continuous Vomiting, Try Sleeping:
Try to go to sleep (Reason: sleep often empties the stomach and relieves the need to vomit).
When you awaken, resume drinking liquids. Water works best initially.
Clear Liquids: Try to sip small amounts (1 tablespoon) of liquid frequently (every 5 minutes) for 8 hours, rather than trying to drink a lot of liquid all at one time.
Sip water or a rehydration drink (e.g., Gatorade or Powerade).
Other options: 1/2 strength flat lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
After 4 hours without vomiting, increase the amount.
Solid Food:
You may begin eating bland foods after eight hours without vomiting. Start with saltine crackers, white bread, rice, mashed potatoes, cereal, applesauce, etc.
After 48 hours on a bland diet, you may resume a normal diet.
Avoid Medicines:
Discontinue all non-prescription medicines for 24 hours (Reason: they may make vomiting worse).
Call your doctor if vomiting a prescription medicine.
Contagiousness: You can return to work or school after vomiting and fever are gone.
Expected Course: Vomiting from viral gastritis usually stops in 12 to 48 hours. If diarrhea is present, it usually continues for several days.
Call Your Doctor If:
Vomiting persists for 48 hours
Signs of dehydration occur
You become worse
And remember, contact your doctor if you develop any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.
Updated:  
March 22, 2017