Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with emesis.

Ignore: Avoid laying down during emesis to minimize risk of aspiration.

Ignore: Do go to your doctor immediately if there is blood in your vomit.

Ignore: First, find out why you are vomiting. Then, you can deal with it.

Drink: Drink plenty of fluids. If you vomit even fluids, go to the ER before dehydration occurs!

Do: Do replace fluids that were lost during emesis. Don't replace with sugars laden high calorie drinks.

Do: Do eat foods high in carbohydrates to help settle the stomach.

Do: Do call your doctor if you have blood in your vomit or if there is a a black color to your stool.

What is cause?: What to do about an episode of vomiting (Emesis) is directly related to what is causing it. If there is blood in the vomitus, it is usually an urgent problem, so see a doc or go to the ER. If it is from something you ate, just drink clear fluids--ginger ale is often helpful. If it is self-induced, then you need to find out why you are doing it and how to manage it.

Ignore: Sever & prolonged vomiting may lead to dehydration . IV fluids are needed to restore volume.

Belly: Belly rest for an hour after emesis, before attempting to start clear liquids.

Ignore: Resume oral intake with electrolyte solution slowly ( 1-2 sips every 5 minutes).

Ignore: Ginger helps nausea,and is safe.

Ignore: Stay away from foods that trigger symptoms. Eat low fat, irritant free diet.

Ignore: My favorite prescription medication to help with vomiting (emesis) is Zofran (ondansetron).

Ignore: Saltines and Tea are very old but very effective remedies.

Ignore: Do keep hydrated or go to ER. Do try flat gingerale. Do not lie flat on back, can choke.

Ignore: Avoid constipation. Hydrate well. Exercise regularly. Avoid fried foods. Use probiotics( yogurt).