How to Soothe Nausea

Nausea can be the result of many different conditions, ranging from mild to serious. Common causes of nausea include morning sickness during pregnancy, viruses that affect the digestive system and simple gastric irritation from various types of foods, such as spicy foods. Nausea sometimes, but not always, precedes vomiting, which is a natural mechanism your body uses to purge contaminants from your system. There are multiple ways to soothe the discomfort associated with nausea.

Instructions

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  Sip beverages such as ginger ale and sports drinks. When nausea is accompanied by vomiting, one of the biggest risks is dehydration. Sipping beverages can help combat this risk. Ginger ale especially can help subdue feelings of nausea.

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  Take a ginger supplement to soothe nausea. Ginger is a natural nausea reliever.

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  Sit or lie still and stay cool. Motion and heat can aggravate and worsen sensations of nausea.

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  Nibble on bland starchy foods such as saltine crackers or bread. However, if you have a stomach virus, you may need to avoid solid food until you can keep liquids down for approximately 24 hours.

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  Take an over-the-counter or prescription nausea-relieving medication.