Nausea and vomiting primary prevention

Nausea can be prevented by:

• eating frequent small meals instead of three large meals ^[1]
• eating slowly
• consuming foods that are easy to digest ^[1]
• consuming food that is cold or at room temperature since smell of warm or hot food can cause nausea
• avoid triggers like unpleasant odor and sight
• resting after eating keeping the head elevated
• drinking fluids between meals instead of during meals

Vomiting (after feeling nauseated) can be prevented by:

• keeping hydrated by consuming small amounts of clear, sweet liquids such as Ginger ale, Gatorade and fruit juices that are not too acidic
• eating sweetened icy treats like popsicles ^[2]
• avoid activity and rest in sitting or propped-up lying position
• ginger is shown to be useful in prevention of nausea and vomiting ^[3]
• specific drugs can be used to prevent certain cases of nausea and vomiting, for example, transdermal patch of anticholinergic agent Scopolamine for prophylaxis of motion sickness.

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