What should I do if vomiting is triggered and I feel like throwing up every time I eat?

May 31, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
In general, nausea and vomiting triggered by eating due to induced vomiting can be treated through general management, physical therapy, and medication. Induced vomiting may affect the nervous system, causing neurological issues such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort when eating. Patients are advised to maintain a positive mood, reduce mental stress, and avoid overeating.

Generally, vomiting induced by forced purging that causes nausea or vomiting upon eating can be treated through general management, physical therapy, and medication. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. General Management

Forced purging may affect the nervous system, leading to neurological issues such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, resulting in gastrointestinal discomfort when eating. Patients are advised to maintain a positive mood, reduce mental stress, avoid overeating, adhere to regular dietary and lifestyle routines, and refrain from consuming excessively greasy or irritating foods.

2. Physical Therapy

Forced purging may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal problems and symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Patients can visit a reputable hospital for physical treatments such as massage, acupuncture, and physiotherapy to promote gastrointestinal motility and alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms.

3. Medication

Forced purging may reduce gastric acid secretion, paradoxically leading to excess stomach acid and triggering nausea or vomiting when eating. It is recommended that patients take medications such as hydrotalcite chewable tablets or sodium bicarbonate tablets under medical supervision to neutralize gastric acid.

If nausea or vomiting occurs consistently upon eating, prompt medical attention is advised to prevent delayed treatment and potentially unpredictable complications.