symptoms of digestive disorders
digestive disorders
Nausea and Vomiting in Adults
Specific conditions are treated. If there is no serious underlying disorder and the person is not dehydrated, small amounts of clear liquids may be given 30 minutes or so after the last bout of vomiting. Typically an ounce (30 milliliters) or two are given at first. Plain water is an appropriate liquid, but broth or weak, sweetened tea may be given. Sports drinks have no particular advantage but are not harmful. If these liquids are tolerated, the amounts are increased gradually. When these increases are tolerated, the person may resume eating normal foods. Carbonated beverages and alcohol should be avoided. Even when people are slightly dehydrated, doctors usually recommend Treatment as long as people can tolerate some liquids by mouth. People with significant dehydration or electrolyte abnormalities, people who are actively vomiting, and people who cannot tolerate any liquids by mouth usually require fluids and/or drugs given by vein (intravenously). For some adults and adolescents, doctors give drugs to relieve nausea (antiemetics) depending on the cause and the severity of the vomiting: For vomiting caused by motion sickness: Antihistamines (such asdimenhydrinate),scopolaminepatches, or both For mild to moderate symptoms:Prochlorperazine,promethazine, ormetoclopramide For severe vomiting (including vomiting caused by chemotherapy):Dolasetron,ondansetron, orgranisetron, or sometimesaprepitant 