What should I do if I have heatstroke and keep vomiting?

Jul 02, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

It was too hot during the summer vacation, so I went back to the countryside to help my family harvest rice, and then I suffered from heatstroke. I kept vomiting and really want to know what to do if I keep vomiting after heatstroke?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
When persistent vomiting occurs after heatstroke, the following measures should be taken: 1. **Clear the mouth promptly**: After each episode of vomiting, rinse the mouth with warm water to remove any remaining vomitus and prevent odor-induced recurrence of vomiting. 2. **Replenish with light salt water**: Vomiting caused by heatstroke can lead to dehydration. It is important to drink an appropriate amount of light salt water to replace lost fluids and electrolytes and maintain fluid balance. 3. **Remove from the high-temperature environment**: Quickly move the patient to a cool, well-ventilated area to lower body temperature, reduce heat exposure, and help alleviate vomiting symptoms. 4. **Medication**: If vomiting persists, medication such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Water or Omeprazole may be taken under a doctor's guidance to regulate gastrointestinal function and relieve vomiting. 5. **Monitor and seek medical care**: Closely observe changes in the patient's symptoms. If vomiting is severe or other complications arise, such as confusion or high fever, immediate medical attention should be sought.