Saturday 22 November 2014

THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO WHEN YOU HAVE STOMACH PAIN AND VOMITTING

   Stomach pain and vomiting are usually signs and symptoms of underlying issues. After episodes of vomiting caused by stomach pain, it is normal to feel hungry and thirsty due to dehydration. Do not attempt to drink while you are still actively vomiting, because it will make you vomit more. Avoid eating regular food right after vomiting and stomach pain. Your stomach lining is still  very irritated . Eating regular food right after will make your pain return or worsen the pain and increase vomiting .This may lead to hospitalization.
    Once you get relief from stomach pain and vomiting, try sipping on clear fluids bit by bit for a while, like apple juice or any juice with low acid content or water. If able to tolerate clear fluids then progress to thick fluids like soup. This helps your stomach to gradually regain normal function. Make sure to reintroduce all intake very slowly. Once you are able to keep thick fluids down, then you can start normal foods gradually. This may take a day or two. Follow up with your doctor for vomiting that lasts more than one day or more than 3 episodes of large amount of vomit.
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