Best Doctors for Vomitings Treatment in Barbados

The 8 types of vomitus include undigested food, digested food, bile (yellow or green), blood (hematemesis), coffee-ground (indicates old blood), fecal (very rare, indicates a severe obstruction),clear fluid (often from empty stomach) and mucus (often from respiratory issues).

To stop vomiting immediately, try sipping small amounts of clear fluids like water, ginger tea, or oral rehydration solutions.

Vomiting can be a symptom of COVID-19 infection, but it’s not the most common one.

Severe vomiting due to anxiety or other causes can irritate the esophagus and lead to small tears, which might result in blood in the vomit.

Persistent vomiting after eating is called “postprandial vomiting.” It can be caused by various conditions, including gastroparesis, stomach infections, or gastrointestinal obstructions.

After vomiting, start with small sips of clear fluids then gradually introduce bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (BRAT diet).

Vomiting can be a serious problem if it leads to dehydration, lasts more than a couple of days, or is accompanied by severe pain, blood, or other concerning symptoms.