2. Vomiting
Causes: Viruses, bacteria, food poisoning, alcohol,
stress, pregnancy.
Self-Care: Let your stomach rest. Don’t eat or
drink until you feel better (2 to 4 hours). Then start with
tiny sips of clear non-carbonated fluids (e.g.: flat ginger-ale,
7-Up, or Gatorade) for another few hours. Rest until you feel
better.
Watch for: Dehydration (excessive loss of water from
the body). Symptoms: decreased urine, dry mouth, dizziness
while standing, fatigue.
Seek Medical Advice: If vomiting doesn’t stop
within 6 to 8 hours, or if you have fever over 100 degrees
F., severe headache, or abdominal pain.
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