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NAUSEA AND VOMITING

Nausea and vomiting may be caused by infections as well as by some medications and treatments. The following suggestions may help you to manage symptoms:

• Eat small, frequent snack-sized meals throughout the day rather than two or three big meals, and drink high calorie fluids one hour after you eat. Do not eat liquid and solid food at the same meal. Space them at least one hour apart.
• Avoid eating greasy, fried or spicy food. Instead, choose bland tasting cold food. Choose dry food, such as boxed cereal, crackers, melba toast and cookies. You can keep these close to your bed o favorite chair so that they are within close reach.
• Eat salty food, such as crackers, pretzels and unbuttered popcorn to reduce nausea.
• Don't lie down flat for at least one hour after you eat. Let food digest before you go to sleep.
• Eat food cold or at room temperature. Hot food can worsen nausea.
• Avoid eating your favorite food when you feel sick. You may end up disliking them because you associate them with feeling nauseated. If the smell of food makes you sick, ask someone else to cook for you, and stay away from the kitchen while food is being prepared for you.
• Drinking a cup of herbal tea with honey (e.g., peppermint or chamomile) or chewing on fresh ginger root can sometimes settle an upset stomach.
• Ask your doctor about anti-nausea medication, such as Compazine, Reglan or Marinol. If one medication does not work, your doctor can give you stronger medication. Take the medication one half-hour before eating.