What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
Hello, can you lose your gag reflex after using it to throw up for a while and can you ever regain your gag reflex if it is lost? thank you for answering
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: You would have to lose your gag reflex by causing some nerve damage. I don't think that vomiting would cause permanent loss of your gag reflex.
Answered 8/30/2017
572 views
No: Once the Gag reflex is lost you cannot regain it. It is under nervous system control. It is a problem seen with a stroke. If the stroke affects the reflex then you cannot eat by mouth any longer. You must be fed through a stomach tube. Anorexia is a concern which causes people to vomit to keep weight off. It can be serious and even life threatening. If this applies seek help.
Answered 9/23/2017
572 views
Plan: It's possible. To regain gag reflex you need to stop using this for vomiting forever!!! Then in 1-3 month it will be restored. Best wishes.
Answered 10/7/2017
572 views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Tried sticking finggerrs down throat, but I can't make myself throw up. Is it possible to not have a gag reflex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If u have acid reflex surgery. Can u never throw up again?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it possible for bullimia cause people to lose or significantly lessen their gag reflex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How common is it after tonsillectomy to completely permanently lose gag reflex on one side of the throat?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can you tell me how i can make gag reflex stronger (easier to throw up?
If a teenager seems to be bilimic but she doesn't have a gag reflex, how could she make herself throw-up?
I've been experiencing mornings where I feel like I have to vomit and when I do, my gag reflex kicks in and I throw up a lot of mucus. Why?
My 4yo niece seems to get the stomach bug where she throws up for about two days quite often. She has a sensitive gag reflex too. What could this be?
Ive been trying to gargle salt water for my tonsillitis, but I have a very strong gag reflex and its made me throw up a few times. Any other at home remedies I can try?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
