How To Make Someone Throw Up?

Throwing up isn’t pleasant at all. Even nobody would ever want to throw up but it becomes necessary in a lot of situations.

Situations When Throwing Up is Necessary

• Indigestion
• Alcohol intake
• Food poisoning 

In all these or any other related situations, throwing up becomes necessary whether your at work or school because, its natural defense in response to germs or poison. Below mentioned are some of how you can easily make someone throw up:

Use Your Finger 

This would sound disgusting but putting your finger in your throat would help you throw up. As soon as your finger will touch your tongue’s back, your body will cause a gag reflex and it will make you feel nausea. 

Coca-Cola

Drinking carbon dioxide-free coca-cola repeatedly will make you nauseous and you would have to throw up. You just need to wait for the cola to get run out of bubbles and then drink it almost every hour. 

Saltwater 

Take one warm glass of water and add two teaspoons of salt into it. Mix and consume the solution in one gulp and you will start feeling nauseous in a short time. 

Focus on Vomiting 

The more you’ll think about vomiting, the more will be the chances for you to throw up. All you need to do is put your complete focus on vomiting. 

Baking Soda

Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate causes vomiting. Take a glass of water and mix one teaspoon of baking soda into it. Consume the mixture. 

Toothbrush 

Brushing your teeth while you are feeling nausea would help you throw up fast and as soon as you throw up, you will feel better. Brushing your teeth is a much better idea than putting your finger in your throat. 

Egg Whites 

Thinking of raw egg whites even would be enough for someone to throw up. Though gargling with egg whites is a perfect idea for feeling nausea and throwing up sooner. This is one of the best ways of getting your stomach empty of the toxin materials. 

Mustard Solution

Make a mixture of two teaspoons of mustard and one glass of water. Drink it in one gulp and get your stomach free. Though taking mustard solution often can be harmful to your stomach. 

How to help someone in vomiting 

If someone near you is vomiting, you can give the following pieces of advice:

Have Deep Breathes

Throwing up can take away almost all your body’s energy so it would need fresh air immediately. Taking deep breathes will allow fresh air in your nose and lungs. In the meanwhile, your abdomen will also expand and contract which will automatically relax the person. Deep and controlled breathes often help in relaxing the whole nervous system, calms anxiety, and provides support to the body when sick. 

Wrist Acupressure 

Wrist acupressure is an old traditional Chinese remedy that relieves vomiting and nausea. You just need to apply pressure on specific points of the body and your body will start feeling relaxed. 

Below given are the steps:

• Hold the wrist with three fingers
• Place thumb beneath the index finger 
• Rub the thumb in a circular motion until the body feels relaxed

Eat Saltines 

Eating bland crackers could help someone so much in getting rid of vomiting and nausea. Saltines work well in absorbing acids from the stomach and settle the stomach soon. 

Consuming white rice or dry toast can also be a good idea. 

Fluid Intake

When throwing up a lot, your body gets a deficiency of fluids and you may start feeling low. In such a condition, the body needs more consumption of fluids to stop dehydration. However, you need to drink slowly because drinking too much can cause nausea. Fluids you may take to prevent vomiting might include:

• Water 
• Ginger tea
• Mint tea 
• Lemonade 

Teas to prevent vomiting 

If none of the remedies work, you can try to consume tea to help get rid of vomiting. Below mentioned teas can be made:

• Ginger tea 

Have freshly grated ginger and put it in boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes and strain in your cup. Take slow sips of warm tea and you will start feeling better. Eating a small piece of ginger may also help well in getting rid of nausea. This remedy is especially beneficial for pregnant ladies who keep on feeling nausea regularly. 

• Fennel tea 

Fennel tea also helps in curing symptoms related to nausea and vomiting. Fennel seeds are scientifically proven to provide calm to the digestive tract. You would just need to add a teaspoon of fennel seeds to a cup of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes, strain it, and drink warm. 

• Cloves tea 

Cloves tea is also a folk remedy for treating any type of nausea. Cloves have antibiotic properties due to a component present eugenol in it which helps in relieving nausea and vomiting. Boil a teaspoon of cloves in one cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain and drink warm. 

How to Help to Vomit in Pregnancy

Vomiting and nausea are usual for pregnant ladies but still, there are ways they could avoid it:

Changed Eating Patterns 

During pregnancy, women may fall allergic to several eatables which may cause nausea and vomiting. Changing eating patterns can help getting rid of nausea:

• Eat cereals, toasts, crackers, or dry food after waking up. 
• Intake fluids like water and juices regularly throughout the day. Don’t intake excessive amounts at once. 
• Eat lean meat or any other high-protein food only before bedtime. 
• Avoid eating spicy and greasy foods.
• Avoid having large meals. 
• Foods that have strong odors may cause nausea so avoid them too. 
• Eat cold foods or those kept at room temperature. 

The conditions for throwing up may vary from person to person. Throwing up becomes necessary in digestive conditions like food poisoning and indigestion. Though throwing up regularly can make you seriously ill so you should prevent it when not necessary. These remedies will help you for sure but if the situation prolongs, take medication or consult your doctor. 

Sara Williams

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