What should I do if I want to vomit but can’t?
In the past 10 days, there has been a lot of discussion on the Internet about uncomfortable symptoms such as nausea and retching, especially the symptoms of "wanting to vomit but can't vomit" during the season change, such as gastrointestinal problems, early pregnancy reactions, motion sickness, etc., have attracted widespread attention. Here are structured solutions combined with medical advice and hot topics:
1. Common causes and countermeasures

| Cause classification | Typical scenario | Coping methods |
|---|---|---|
| Digestive system problems | Overeating/food poisoning | Drink a small amount of warm water and massage the upper abdomen |
| Pregnancy reaction | Early pregnancy (hot search #pregnancy relief skills) | Contains ginger slices and vitamin B6 supplement |
| vestibular dysfunction | Motion sickness and seasickness (120 million views on Douyin topic) | Press the Neiguan point for ventilation |
| psychological factors | Anxiety attack (hot discussion on Weibo) | Deep breathing exercises to divert attention |
2. Top 5 popular mitigation methods on the entire network
| Ranking | method | Validity voting | Source platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ginger therapy (contains ginger candy/smells of ginger) | 87% effective | little red book |
| 2 | Acupoint massage (Neiguan point + Hegu point) | 79% effective | B station medical UP master |
| 3 | Peppermint essential oil sniffing | 68% effective | Douyin life tips |
| 4 | Drink small amounts of water frequently | 65% effective | Zhihu medical topics |
| 5 | Adjust body position (hug your knees and curl up) | 58% effective | Weibo health blogger |
3. Danger signs to be alert to
It is recommended to seek medical attention immediately when:
1. accompanysevere headacheorblurred vision(Possibly increased intracranial pressure)
2. Vomit tapebloodshotorCoffee groundsmatter
3. continuemore than 24 hoursUnable to eat or drink
4. appearConfusionordehydration symptoms(Hot search #electrolyte disorder)
4. Step-by-step treatment plan recommended by doctors
| stage | measures | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 (mild) | Stop eating for 4-6 hours | Can be taken with rock sugar or lemon slices |
| Stage 2 (moderate) | Oral rehydration solution III | No more than 200ml per hour |
| The third stage (severe) | emergency intravenous rehydration | Routine blood tests required |
5. Precautions for special groups of people
1.pregnant woman: Avoid casual use of antiemetics (hot search #pregnancy medication safety)
2.children: Be alert to the possibility of intussusception (shown as paroxysmal crying)
3.elderly: Pay attention to the signs of myocardial infarction (may appear as nausea + cold sweat)
Recently popular on the Internet"Press the wrist with three fingers"It has been verified by doctors from tertiary hospitals that it can indeed relieve symptoms by stimulating the vagus nerve. Specific operation: Use your thumb to press the inner side of the wrist three fingers away from the wrist crease, and continue to operate in a circular motion for 1 minute.
Finally, if the symptoms persist or are accompanied by other abnormal manifestations, you should seek medical advice promptly.Internet hospital(Baidu health consultation volume has increased by 40% recently) or seek professional help offline.
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