Clubbing or partying the night away with your friends often calls for getting sloshed. But, do you feel pukish after drinking alcohol? Throwing up can be the body’s way of ridding itself of toxins — in this case, it’s alcohol. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to a host of hangover symptoms, which also include throwing up. While vomiting can shake up your entire system, making you feel awful, the risks from excess toxins can be damaging to your system. One of the most significant complications people face after vomiting is dehydration. It can affect your body’s ability to function, and can even damage your kidneys. Other complications from throwing up after drinking include damage to the lining of the stomach as well as the oesophagus, gastrointestinal bleeding due to irritation, and aspiration of vomit into the lungs, which can in turn lead to pneumonia.
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If you want to stop yourself from throwing up after drinking, follow these simple steps to make yourself feel better until the body’s gotten naturally rid of all the alcohol.
1. Limit Overall Alcohol Consumption
Do not pace up while drinking alcohol. Drink slowly. Consuming way too much alcohol at a fast pace will take a toll on your body.
2. Keep Drinking Water
Drinking water and detox beverages can help keep uneasiness at bay. Photo Credit: Pexels
Drinking water after every glass of alcohol can help maintain hydration and prevent nausea. It also dilutes the overall effect of alcohol on your system.
3. Eat food Before And During Your Drinking Session
Eat and line your stomach with some healthy fats and carbs before drinking. Even while drinking, don’t forget to munch on some snacks as it slows the rate at which your system absorbs alcohol, keeping your system in balance. But remember to avoid oily foods as they can be too heavy on your stomach, without providing you the necessary health benefits.
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4. Chew on Ginger, Fennel or Cardamom
Fennel is one of the best remedies for nausea. Photo Credit: Pixabay
While drinking, if you begin to feel nauseous, chew on one of the above spices. You can also keep small quantities of them handy when you go out. Ginger, cardamom as well as fennel have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that can greatly benefit you. They also help flush out toxins from the body.
5. Opt for Bananas, anytime
Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium – whose content tends to decrease when you are dehydrated, drunk or hungover. They are also loaded with fibre, which helps settle your stomach. Bananas are thus a great way to counter the effects of alcohol and energise yourself by restoring electrolytes.
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6. Be mindful
It is also suggested that you do not mix too many types of drinks and stick to one or two only. You must know your own limit and stop once you feel you have reached it. You should also avoid moving too much, especially once you have consumed many drinks. When you start feeling queasy, it is best to step out and get some fresh air.
In case you have vomited, consume small sips of water or natural drinks to rehydrate the body. Eat small bites of foods – which don’t have high sugar, spice, or salt content – such as toast or crackers – to keep your energy levels up. However, make sure that you wait a little while after vomiting to reduce the chance of another vomiting reflex. Give your body plenty of rest. Sleeping it off will most likely help you feel better. It is also best to give your stomach and body a break from alcohol for not only the rest of the night but also the following few days.
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