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Why do I still feel nauseous and want to vomit half a month after an abortion?

Sep 13, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lv Aiming
Introduction
"Artificial abortion" generally refers to induced abortion. Nausea and vomiting occurring around half a month after an abortion may be related to improper diet, excessive psychological stress, HCG levels not yet returning to normal, retained tissue in the uterine cavity, or pelvic inflammatory disease. If nausea persists for a prolonged period, patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and appropriate treatment. Other possible causes include gastroenteritis or endometritis. Patients should pay attention to personal warmth and保暖 (thermal protection) after surgery.

Abortion usually refers to induced abortion. In general, experiencing nausea and vomiting about half a month after an induced abortion may be related to improper diet, excessive mental stress, HCG levels not yet recovered, intrauterine residue, pelvic inflammatory disease, etc. If nausea persists for a prolonged period, patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and appropriate treatment. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Improper Diet

After an induced abortion, if the patient does not pay attention to dietary hygiene and consumes excessive cold, spicy, or irritating foods, gastrointestinal discomfort may occur, leading to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. In this case, patients should maintain a light diet and consume more high-protein foods such as eggs and lean meat.

2. Excessive Mental Stress

If a patient experiences significant psychological stress following an abortion, symptoms such as nausea and stomach upset may also appear. No special treatment is required in such cases; symptoms can be alleviated through relaxation methods like listening to music or taking walks outdoors.

3. HCG Levels Not Yet Recovered

About two weeks after an abortion, if HCG levels remain elevated and have not returned to normal, nausea may persist. This condition typically does not require specific treatment, but patients should ensure adequate rest and enhanced nutrition.

4. Intrauterine Residue

Nausea occurring around two weeks post-abortion raises concern for retained tissue in the uterine cavity—such as incomplete removal or missed suction of pregnancy tissue—leading to continued early pregnancy symptoms. If nausea occurs, prompt medical consultation is necessary to determine whether intrauterine residue is the cause.

5. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

If personal hygiene is neglected after an abortion, bacterial infection may occur, resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause lower abdominal pain, nausea, and other discomforts. Patients may take medications such as metronidazole tablets or levofloxacin hydrochloride capsules as prescribed by a doctor and should maintain good personal hygiene.

Besides the above, persistent nausea two weeks after an abortion could also indicate conditions such as gastroenteritis or endometritis. Patients are advised to keep warm after surgery, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and seek medical attention promptly if feeling unwell.


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