Nausea is a queasy feeling in your stomach that makes you feel like vomiting.
Many things can causenausea, and the solution may depend on the cause.
Over-the-counter (OTC), prescription-strength medicines, and other treatments andhome remediesmay help.
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Quite a few self-care methods may also provide relief from nausea.
The pressure point for nausea is on the inner arm near the wrist.
Press down until you feel two tendons.
The spot between them is pressure point 6 (P-6).
Press firmly, move your thumb in a circle for 2-3 minutes and repeat.
Try Sea Bands
Sea bands are acupressure bands you wear around your wrists.
There’s a hard plastic stud that you position on P-6.Acupressure bands can reducechemotherapy- and radiation-related nausea.
They’re low-cost, non-intrusive, and safe to try.
Maintain Hydration
Drink 8-10 cups of clear liquids a day.
Avoid drinks that contain alcohol orcaffeine.
Eat Small, Bland Meals
Instead of three large meals, tryeatingsmaller amounts more often.
If your nausea worsens with strong smells, avoid hot foods that produce a stronger scent.
Choose cold or room-temperature foods.Avoid fatty, greasy, fried, spicy, and sugary foods.
It comes in candies, teas, capsules, tablets, tinctures, and liquid extracts.
Don’t take more than 4 grams of ginger daily or 1 gram if pregnant.
Ginger is generally safe for children over age 2.
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There are many approaches to getting rid of nausea.
Some OTC medicines might do the trick if these and other self-care methods don’t work.
If you often have unexplained nausea, see a healthcare provider.
Once you understand the cause, you might take steps to treat and prevent nausea.
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