what are other alternative medicine treatments to help reduce nausea and vomiting?

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What is the best medicine for preventing nausea/vomiting due to radiation therapy of the pelvis?

Answer 1

Citrus/Ginger: Remedies other than traditional medicines include foods, pressure points and some vitamins. Ginger has been shown to aid in the relief of nausea as has both the taste and aroma of citrus fruits. Wrist bands used for sea sickness and accupuncture have also provided relief for some. Last, 25 mg of vitamin B6 taken 3-4 times a day may help with nausea and vomiting as well.

Answer 2

Complimentary meds: Adequate hydration. Ginger tea, pressure point stimulation of the web space between the thumb and 2 nd finger. And the best is marijuana - smoked or tea.

Answer 3

Talk to doc: First trimester nausea and vomiting can be miserable. Some patients can control with this diet. Eat small amounts like crackers often to keep your stomach coated. Nausea is worse when your stomach is completely empty. Ginger has some natural effects on nausea so try sipping ginger ale. Take your prenatal vitamins at night before sleeping. Talk to your doc about medication options.

Answer 4

Small frequent meals: Some people get relief from ginger and vitamin b6. Exercise helps. Getting away from stress makes a big difference. If you are vomiting excessively and losing weight, your doctor can prescribe several medications that help. Make sure you don't allow yourself to get dehydrated: it makes the nausea much worse.

Answer 5

Call Doctor: Hyperemesis is persistant vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy that can lead to dehydration. Some patients need hospitalization for IV rehydration and electrolyte control. Outpatient treatments may be effective but you should keep close communication with your doctor.

Answer 6

Try herbs: Eat and drink whatever you can tolerate. Do not force yourself to eat or drink anything that will make the vomiting worse. Try ginger, fennel, oregano. Try popscicles, clear vegetable broth.

Answer 7

Several options: The most recommended therapy is to try over-the-counter 25-50 mg vitamin B6 along with 1/2 doxylamine (unisom) tablet twice a day. Eat small frequent meals. Ginger containing food substances such as ale, tea, and cookies can help. Try to stay hydrated. Focus on what appeals to you in terms of food and drink. Call your doctor for a prescription medication if all else fails, there are options.

Answer 8

Natural treatments: Vitamine B6 in low doses 3-4 times a day will help. Ginger has also been found to be helpful. Sea sickness wrist bands utilize acupuncture principles to help curb nausea with pregnancy.

Answer 9

Ginger tea: Consider making organic ginger tea. Pour boiling water over sliced, fresh ginger and steep in a pot for at least five minutes. Allow it to cool down & sip slowly. This has been used for nausea for thousands of years in china.

Answer 10

No: The most common cause of vomiting after coughing is gastroesophageal reflux. A persistent severe cough with vomiting after the cough could be a sign of whooping cough, a very dangerous illness especially in infants.

Answer 11

No: If it happens infrequently it is unlikely to be a concern. However, if it is persistent or becoming more frequent, it can be a sign of reflux, breathing or heart problems.

Answer 12

Yes: The suppository may be better adsorbed than the oral form, since the pill can again be thrown up immediately after ingestion. Pressing on the inner wrist acupuncture point master of the heart 6 can also provide almost instant relief from nausea related to morning sickness.

Answer 13

Depends on variables: If you think you can contain your nausea for at least an hour, the pill form is a likely better choise.Rectal absorbtion is erratic and may take hours to be in your sysytem, while the oral form would already be working. If you can't contain the nausea, the rectal form is better.Zofran (ondansetron) is a product I use for nausea that comes in a rapidly disolving oral tablet, check it out.

Answer 14

Antacid: Many people feel that taking some sort of antacid helps.

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