If you already feel nauseous, try the following precautions to help reduce retching:
- Stop what you are doing and rest.
- Stay hydrated by slowly drinking water.
- Refrain from eating, or eat plain carbohydrates like saltines, toast, and plain rice.
- Drink an herbal tea with ginger, lemon, or peppermint.
How do I stop dry retching?
How to stop dry heaving
- Hydration. Taking very small, slow, sips of plain water can help a person rehydrate. ...
- Electrolytes. ...
- Relax and rest. ...
- Food as tolerated. ...
- Ginger. ...
- Isopropyl alcohol. ...
- Plain carbohydrates. ...
- Antiemetics.
What is retching a symptom of?
Retching (also known as dry heaving) is the reverse movement (retroperistalsis) of the stomach and esophagus without vomiting. It can be caused by bad smells or choking, or by withdrawal from certain medications, or after vomiting has completed.
