Ways to Effectively Treat Nausea
Nausea is one of the most unpleasant feelings out there, and some people are more prone to feeling it than others.
Even though the feeling of nausea is pretty miserable, it’s also extremely treatable. There are lots of things you can do at home to get your stomach feeling back to normal, and our AFC Urgent Care NC team lists them below. Read on!
Here’s what to do: Avoid lying down. When the body is horizontal, the acid in the stomach is more likely to travel backward and move upward, which can make nausea worse. If you must lie down, prop up your head, neck and upper chest with pillows, ideally at a 30-degree angle.
What to do next: Try peppermint. Peppermint is a remedy that has been around for many years, and it works! Both its leaves and its oil are helpful in dealing with indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome and nausea. Its calming and numbing effect relaxes your stomach muscles so that bile can break down fats and food can move through the stomach quickly.
What to do after: Try ginger. Ginger is another effective, natural remedy. In fact, eating ginger or drinking ginger tea are some of the most popular, effective ways to treat feelings of nausea. The reason is that experts believe ginger contains compounds that work in a similar way to anti-nausea medications.
Another natural remedy that can help: Acupressure. In acupressure, which can be performed at home or by a massage therapist, physical pressure is applied to certain points of the body. Research has found that acupressure to the wrist can significantly reduce nausea and vomiting among some people.
Something else to try: Chamomile tea. A nice cup of chamomile tea can help ease an upset stomach by acting as an anti-inflammatory. These anti-inflammatory properties help your stomach muscles relax, which can reduce the pain of cramping and spasms.
And don’t forget: OTC medications. Antiemetic medications, like Dramamine and Pepto-Bismol, are anti-nausea drugs that can help to reduce feelings of nausea or vomiting.
Action steps to take: Monitor how long your feelings of nausea last. If nausea has left you unable to eat or drink for more than 12 hours, visit our AFC center.
Doctor recommendations: Nausea and vomiting are both usually preventable! Avoid foods that are hard to digest, eat more smaller meals throughout the day instead of large ones and drink plenty of water each day.
If you have been dealing with nausea for an extended period of time, don’t hesitate to visit one of our AFC Urgent Care NC centers today to get the care you need to feel better!