{"id":1619,"date":"2021-01-06T11:57:10","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T15:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3.224.65.35\/?p=1619"},"modified":"2021-05-12T10:34:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T14:34:17","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-i-am-vomiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/es\/what-do-i-do-if-i-am-vomiting\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do I Do If I Am Vomiting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"668\" data-src=\"https:\/\/3.224.65.35\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vomiting.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1620 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vomiting.png 1003w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vomiting-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vomiting-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/vomiting-16x12.png 16w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1003px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1003\/668;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can cause sudden vomiting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Food poisoning or gastroenteritis, something you ate<\/li><li>Pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy<\/li><li>Acid reflux<\/li><li>Medication side effects<\/li><li>Alcohol intoxication<\/li><li>Blockage in bowels<\/li><li>Motion sickness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When should I seek medical attention when vomiting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should seek medical attention for vomiting if you have&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncontrolled vomiting lasting more than 4-5 hours and the inability to keep down fluids<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Obviously, if your vomiting persists&nbsp;<\/li><li>Persistent vomiting lasting more than 2 days for adults, 24 hours for children less than 2 years of age, or 12 hours in duration for infants<\/li><li>Vomit consisting of blood<\/li><li>Vomit consisting of fecal material or fecal odor<\/li><li>Vomit appearing green<\/li><li>Bleeding from the rectum or bloody stools<\/li><li>Vomiting and diarrhea are both present<\/li><li>Dehydration<\/li><li>Inability to concentrate<\/li><li>Severe lethargy or mental confusion<\/li><li>Recent head injury<\/li><li>Unexplained weight loss with nausea and vomiting<\/li><li>Chest pain or severe chest discomfort<\/li><li>Severe nausea, abdominal pain, or cramping<\/li><li>Vision changes, such as blurry vision or double vision<\/li><li>High fever<\/li><li>Severe headache or neck stiffness<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Rapid breathing or pulse<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What do I do if I am vomiting?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vomiting is your body\u2019s way of getting rid of a contaminated material or substance, virus or bacteria.&nbsp; It is nature\u2019s way of getting rid of the toxin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>***Telehealth can help you too&#8230;We have medications called \u201cantiemetics\u201d that will stop nausea and vomiting, they can be easily prescribed for you to take at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ways to stop vomiting are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Deep breathing (in through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth)<\/li><li>Eat dry crackers or bland foods (saltines, dry toast or white rice) to help absorb stomach acids.<\/li><li>Drink plenty of fluids (water, ginger ale, lemonade or mint tea) to prevent dehydration, that is of course when you feel as though you can keep liquids and foods down. 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Sucking on ice chips can also help you hydrate.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Always remember to HYDRATE&#8230;drink, drink, drink!!!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should get emergency help if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You experience a sudden severe stomach pain unlike any stomach pain you\u2019ve had before<\/li><li>You see blood or what appears to resemble coffee granules in your vomit<\/li><li>You have a stiff neck&nbsp;<\/li><li>You have a high temperature or a fever<\/li><li>You have a sudden severe headache<\/li><li>You have diabetes and have not been taking your insulin<\/li><li>You have severe chest pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These are all medical emergencies, seek help ASAP!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recent Posts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"recent-posts\">            <div class=\"recentpost\">\n                <div class=\"thumb\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" data-src=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article-320x320.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Building Exercise Consistency for Effective Weight Loss\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/umedoc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/8f57e89b73-article.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 320px; 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