Many times we eat something that makes us feel sick and we need to remove it. It can either be something that was not supposed to be eaten, something that expired long ago, or something that went rancid.

Making yourself throw up or vomit can be the best possible way to eliminate it from your body. Most of the time, the body does it involuntarily but at times we need to induce it. 

Inducing or triggering your gut to throw up can be tricky at times. Here’s a simple guide on how to make yourself throw up or vomit. 

 What Causes Nausea?

According to a report by Cleveland Clinic, nausea is a condition of the body that causes a feeling of throwing up but does not always lead to vomiting. Nausea can be caused due to various factors such as food poisoning, any infection, motion sickness, an injury to the brain, or pregnancy.

If the symptoms are recurring and prominent, one should get checked in the hospital. Some high-risk diseases such as heart attack, blocked intestine, and upcoming brain stroke can also cause nausea. 

Women going through their 1st trimester of pregnancy are more likely to experience nausea. 

How to Induce or Trigger Yourself to Throw Up?

There are a lot of ways to throw up. But before starting, let’s look at some tips to make the process safe and infection-free.

• Sanitize your hands.
• Trim your nails.
• Wear something comfortable because you might need to kneel down in the toilet.

According to a registered nurse Manuel Reis there are a few verified ways to throw up. Here are some of them:

• Using the fingers: Inserting 2 fingers in your mouth until it reaches the back of your throat stimulates the “gag reflex”. This gag reflex is responsible for eliminating any unwanted substance that may enter your oral cavity.  This produces enough stimulation to trigger the gut to throw up.
• Intake of warm salt water: Drinking warm water and salt solution helps you to throw up. Add 2 spoonfuls of salt in a glass of water and gulp it down in one go. It might take up to 30 minutes to induce vomiting. Too much salt intake shifts and disturbs the dynamics of electrolytes in the body and thus makes the body throw it out.
• Gargling: Intense gargling can help you throw up. It works on the same mechanism as the “using the fingers” method. Adding a spoonful of salt to warm water and gargling helps. This intense force of gargling induces a gag reflex thus throwing out everything.
• Mental stimulation: Mental stimulation can work wonders when it comes to vomiting. You might be familiar with the scenario where someone near you is vomiting and suddenly you feel the urge to vomit as well. This is exactly how it works. 
• Physical stimulation: Even though it is not recommended widely, Using physical stimulation can help you to induce vomiting. Objects like toothbrushes etc can be used. However, one should be aware of the potential risks of injury it carries. 
• Chemical stimulators: There are various emetic drugs available in the medical shops. Drugs like Ipecac can make you throw up. However, always remember to consult a doctor before taking any kind of drugs.
• Baking Soda: Mix a spoonful of baking soda with warm water and drink it. This solution will help you to throw up easily within a few minutes. One should always be mindful of the side effects it might cause. 

How to Calm Your Stomach and Gut

Throwing up can cause dehydration in your body. Taking care of your stomach and gut post-vomit is crucial. Here’s a step-by-step process on how to take care of your body.

• Stay hydrated. 
• Abstain from eating solid food for some time.
• Avoid eating something extra spicy.
• Add more fruits to your meal.
• Start with bland food.
• Alcohol can make the situation worse, avoid it for some time.

What do Doctors Suggest?

In a conversation with Medical News Today, Meredith Goodwin says that sometimes the feeling of vomiting or throwing up can be a cause of underlying reasons, like: 

• Infection in the intestinal tract.
• Problems with the pancreas.
• Appendicitis
• Migraine
• Brain hemorrhage
• Motion sickness
• Inner ear disorder
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Anxiety

Therefore, it is necessary to see a doctor if you want to or feel like throwing up every day. 

What Happens After I Throw Up

When a person throws up, this empties their stomach, and the hydration level decreases. Also, throwing up leaves a bitter taste and feeling. To subside it, one should:

• Brush your teeth after 30 mins. 
• Hydrate yourself.
• Start eating bland food.
• Avoid food that is too spicy or loaded with fats.
• Stay away from strong odors that may trigger vomiting.
• Avoid big meals, stick to smaller meals.

How to Keep Your Gut Healthy

It is important to maintain a healthy gut. In order to maintain a healthy gut, one should follow some basic ideas.

• Consume a high-fiber diet.
• Include probiotics in your diet.
• Drink 3-4 liters of water every day.
• Consume a polyphenol-rich diet.
• Include fermented food in your food palette.
• Take time to chew your food and eat slowly.

Things that One Should Avoid Eating

Maintaining a healthy gut in this fast-paced life can be tricky. Where everything comes in packets, is processed, and has added preservatives, it can be tough to eat healthy. There are some food products that are rich in nutrients, pocket-friendly, and have minimum processing.

Although there are things that one should avoid eating. They are: 

• Cut down on sugar intake.
• Red meat.
• Vegetables washed and grown in pesticides. 
• Additives, HFCS, Preservatives, Food color, Refined oils etc.
• Alcohol
• Caffeine

Case Study 1 

Bulimia nervosa is a condition where the individual eats a lot of food and later gets rid of it by throwing up or vomiting. With such strong notions about height and weight, a lot of young women practice bulimia on a daily basis to get a chic figure.

In a classical case, a 22-year-old female from India suffered from Bulimia nervosa for 9 years. She started this habit when she was in standard 8th. This continued until she was finally diagnosed while she was studying MBBS.

Case Study 2

In another case, a girl started facing a problem of bulimia nervosa when she was studying in standard 12. She got influenced after looking at her friends who were dieting and maintaining a good figure. 

Her mother initially helped her with this idea of dieting. Later, it led to severe bulimia and she felt that she needed consultancy. The girl later got her treatment and received the full treatment.

Drinks that Help You Calm Down Your Stomach

Hydration is the best therapy after throwing up. Here are a few lip-smacking soul-quenching drinks that may help you.

1. Cranberry juice:
2. Popsicles:                            
3. Clear broth:                                      
4. Hot water & lemon:               
5. Ginger Tea:                  

Takeaway

We might end up eating more when it comes to our favorite food. Throwing up might be the best solution to get rid of the uneasiness. However, we should not forget that making this a habit can prove to be fatal for our health.

FAQs

• Is it safe to throw up?

Throwing up can help us get rid of the uneasiness.

• Can eating too much salt induce vomiting?

Mixing 2 tbsp of salt with a glass of warm water can help induce vomiting within 30 minutes.

• Can I force myself to throw up?

You can throw up at your will. However, throwing up without any reason should be avoided.

• Can vomiting affect my stomach?

Vomiting makes your stomach empty and you might end up dehydrating yourself.

• Can throwing up lead to bulimia?

If the feeling of throwing up persists after every meal, it might be bulimia.

• Can vomiting make me weak?

Throwing up causes a change in electrolytes, mostly potassium which might lead to weakness.

• Should I brush my teeth after vomiting?

One should wait for 30 minutes to brush their teeth.