What should I do if I catch a cold and vomit?
The weather has changed frequently recently, and vomiting caused by colds has become one of the hot health topics. Many netizens have shared their experiences of gastrointestinal discomfort caused by colds on social platforms. The following is a compilation of hot topics on this issue across the Internet in the past 10 days and solutions.
1. Common causes of vomiting due to colds
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (data discussed by netizens) |
|---|---|---|
| Cold stomach cramps | Sudden vomiting with abdominal pain | 42% |
| viral gastroenteritis | Vomiting with diarrhea and fever | 35% |
| Improper diet combined with cold | Vomitus containing undigested food | 23% |
2. Four-step method for emergency treatment
1.pause eating: Avoid eating or drinking, including water, for 2 hours after vomiting
2.Gradual hydration: Drink warm salt water in small amounts and frequently (add 1g of salt per 200ml of water)
3.Acupoint relief: Pressing the Neiguan point (three horizontal fingers on the inner side of the wrist) can reduce nausea.
4.Belly warmth: Use a hot water bottle (around 40℃) to apply heat to the stomach for 15 minutes
3. Drug use guide
| Symptom level | Recommended medicine | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Mild (1-2 times of vomiting) | Huoxiang Zhengqi water | Drink water 30 minutes after taking the medicine |
| Moderate (3-5 episodes of vomiting) | Montmorillonite powder + oral rehydration salt | Take the two medicines 2 hours apart |
| Severe (continuous vomiting) | Need prompt medical treatment | Be wary of symptoms of dehydration |
4. Diet recovery timetable
| recovery stage | Recommended food | taboo foods |
|---|---|---|
| 6 hours after vomiting | Rice soup, lotus root starch | Dairy products, fruits |
| 12-24 hours | White porridge, rotten noodles | greasy, spicy |
| 48 hours later | Steamed eggs, mashed potatoes | Raw and cold food |
5. Answers to hotly searched questions
1.Is catching a cold and vomiting contagious?
Simple cold and vomiting are not contagious, but if accompanied by diarrhea and fever, you need to be alert to norovirus
2.How to deal with vomiting in children when they catch cold?
Special attention should be paid to rehydration, 50ml of electrolyte water per kilogram of body weight/day
3.When do you need medical attention after vomiting?
You should seek medical attention immediately if:
• Vomitus with blood in it
• Vomiting that lasts for more than 12 hours
• Significant decrease in urine output
6. Preventive measures
• Pay attention to keeping your abdomen warm when the seasons change, and you can stick it to warm your baby
• Avoid eating cold drinks on an empty stomach
• Soak your feet in ginger water before going to bed (the water temperature should not exceed 45°C)
• Always have navel patch (such as Ding Guier navel patch) for emergency use
Recently, many medical bloggers have reminded that the temperature fluctuates greatly in spring, and special attention should be paid to the "onion dressing method", that is, dressing in multiple layers that can be added or removed. If the vomiting symptoms persist, it is recommended to conduct online consultations through Internet hospitals. Data from multiple platforms show that the number of gastroenterology consultations has increased by 27% month-on-month in the past week.
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