Thursday, May 15, 2008

Vomiting : Symptoms, Causes and Home Remedies


Vomiting is a forceful expulsion of the stomach contents due to the contraction of stomach muscles. Vomiting is also known as emesis. Vomiting may or may not be accompanied by nausea.

Symptoms

.Increased saliva.
.Dizziness.
.Light-headedness.
.Difficulty in swallowing food or liquid.
.Changes in skin temperature.
.Increase in heart beat rate.


Causes

.Overeating.
.Drinking excessive alcohol.
.Pregnancy.
.Migraine.
.Infections.
.Flu.
.Stomach upset.
.Stomach virus.
.Food poisoning.
.Poisoning.
.Accidental poisoning.
.Acute gastritis.
.Reflux.
.Intestinal obstructions.
.Chronic digestive conditions.
.Peptic ulcers.
.Stomach cancer.
.Intestinal obstruction.
.Kidney failure.
.Cholera.


Home Remedies

.Have a cup of ginger tea.

.Eat a mixture of honey and powder of 2 roasted cardamoms.

.Have a glass of chilled lime juice.

.Have a mixture of 1 tsp mint juice, 1 tsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp ginger juice and 1 tsp honey.

.Slowly sip a glass of honey water.

.Have one tsp onion juice in regular interval.

.Slowly sip a glass of chilled cola.

.Avoid solid food.Eat boiled rice with chicken soup without cream.

.Avoid citrus juices and dairy products for the first 24 hours.

.Relax for some time.

If vomiting continues then it is advisable to see a doctor as soon as possible.

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