It's possible that the alcohol you drank left you feeling nauseated and on the verge of throwing your cookies.It could be caused by over drinking, dehydration, or a signal from your body to stop the party.If you start to feel sick, you should take precautions to keep your stomach from becoming an issue.
Step 1: Water is a must during your alcohol excursion.
If you're prone to vomiting, you might want to have a glass of water with each alcoholic beverage.If you get very drunk and nauseous, switch to water.Don't drink water to excess, as this can upset your stomach.Some drinkers drink too much water out of fear of dehydration.Don't drink too much water during the night.
Step 2: It's a good idea to eat something before.
Blood from the stomach is quickly filled with alcohol.If you don't have food in your stomach, the alcohol will be absorbed into your blood so quickly that it could cause your world to spin.A small amount of food in your tummy can be the difference between a good night on the town and a bad night in the city.Food high in fat content, like most bar food, takes a long time to digest in your stomach, making it the perfect choice for the start of your night out.Nuts, avocados, and seeds are some of the healthy pre-drinking foods.
Step 3: The medicine can be used over the counter.
If antacids don't usually calm your stomach, popping one of these might not be the best solution.If you use over the counter medicine for nausea or upset stomachs, make sure to take it when you feel queasy.
Step 4: It's time to restore your potassium.
Dehydration is one of the biggest causes of nausea.Dehydration can happen if your body doesn't have enough water in it's system or if it has the wrong balance of electrolytes.You can help your body retain water by eating a food high in potassium, like a banana.
Step 5: Do not drink if you have electrolyte restoring drinks.
Most sports drinks have modified formulas that are more acceptable to the general population.The drinks could lead to more dehydration.
Step 6: You should consume ginger.
Studies show that ginger has anti-nausea properties that can be enjoyed when drinking ginger tea or ginger soda.You can add powdered ginger to food or drink, chew on a piece of raw ginger, or eat a ginger candy to enjoy ginger's stomach soothing influence.
Step 7: Try the seeds.
They have been found to aid digestion and reduce the effects of nausea.A sour stomach easing brew can be created by putting a small amount of crushed fennel seeds in water for 10 minutes.It is possible to save yourself from throwing up by chewing a small amount of fennel seeds.
Step 8: Know your limits.
It's a matter of trial and error, but make sure you learn from it.Your weight and gender will be linked to your limit.Women with a naturally higher fat content have a handicap when drinking alcohol.Moderate (and likely nausea free) drinking entails: Men 100 - 149 lbs: 1 - 2 drinks per hour 150 - 200+ lbs, and women 90 - 100 lbs.
Step 9: Don't drink if you've reached your limit.
It's not easy when friends encourage you to have another and you already have alcohol."If I have another I'll be sick," is a good defense.It's useful if you're talking to someone who lives somewhere.
Step 10: It's time to get some fresh air.
A big part of feeling better is cooling yourself off.Parties tend to get hot, and going outside will relieve you of this oppressive, potentially vomit-inducing atmosphere.If you do vomit it won't be while you're surrounded by people, and throwing up outside requires less involved clean up.
Step 11: Listen to your body.
If you get close to vomiting, the best thing to do is to stop drinking for the night.Even if you feel better after vomiting, drinking more could lead to more vomiting and even alcohol poisoning.
Step 12: Put accupressure on your wrist.
Most doctors don't see any harm in using accupressure to get relief from nausea.The pressure point is on your inner arm.The palm of your hand should be facing upwards.Place your middle three fingers on the wrist.You should mark this pressure point with the outside of your finger.You can press this point with your thumb, moving in a circular motion for a short period of time.If you repeat this process on your other wrist, you might get more relief.
Step 13: Excess motion is not a good idea.
If you lie on your left side in a propped up position, it may give you some relief.Activity can cause nausea and vomiting.