Vomiting:

  • Pain in the middle or lower right side of the abdomen
  • A headache or stiff neck and light hurts the eyes
  • Vomiting blood or black, tarry stools
  • Confusion or lethargy
See a Health Care Provider if Needed:
  • Get medical care if the person has any of the following symptoms:
  • Can’t keep down liquids or foods for more than 24 hours
  • Fever with abdominal pain
  • Signs of dehydration(dizziness, decreased, dark urination; fatigue)
  • Unable to take medication the person normally takes
  • Nausea or vomiting is due to surgery, anticancer drugs, motion sickness, pregnancy, or vertigo
Medication may be a possible treatment:
  • Self Care for Nausea:
  • Have the person drink small amounts of water, sports drinks, or clear liquids.
  • If the person can keep it down, give the person lightly, bland foods like bread and crackers.
  • Self Care for Vomiting:
  • Have the person drink small amounts of water, sports drinks, or clear liquids.
  • Don’t give the person solid food until vomiting has stopped.
  • When the person can tolerate food, try small amounts of the BRAT diet, bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.
Follow Up:
  • If the person goes to a health care provider, he or she will do an exam and may run tests to determine the cause of nausea or vomiting. Tests may include blood work and X-rays.
  • Depending on the cause, treatment may include IV fluids and medication.