This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Bisma Farooq.
Have you ever been through that phase when you ate something bad or took a wrong pill and just want to throw up? We know how terrible it feels, but what feels even more awful is that you are unable to throw up and have to keep facing the same horrible circumstance of nausea.
But… do you know that you can get out of such a situation. How? By inducing yourself to throw up.
But first, a fun fact. Did you know that vomiting, no matter how disgusting it sounds, is actually a biological defense mechanism that protects our bodies from toxicants? So, it is actually true when they say that help can be found in the most unlikely of places.
Even though vomiting is a natural thing, there are times when you feel like vomiting but are unable to puke. Then, the best option to force yourself into throwing up.
But what exactly are the conditions in which you have to force yourself to throw up? Let’s find out!
What Causes a Person to Induce Himself to Throw Up?
Some of the most common reasons to forcefully (induced) vomit are:
- Food poisoning
- Extensive dose of medicines
- Overeating
- Use of wrong medications
- Overindulgence
- Chain-smoking toxicity
- Medical conditions
- Motion sickness
- Migraines
- Vertigo
- Acidity.
How to Vomit on the Spot
1. Vomit using your fingers
All you have to do in this method is to wash your hands, insert a finger into your mouth, push it towards your throat and move it around.
Chances are that you will immediately throw up, but if you don’t, repeat the process or try any other of these effective ways to throw up.
Also, try standing close to a washbasin or toilet to save yourself from washing up afterward.
2. Vomit by drink salt water
If you are opting for this method to induce yourself into throwing up, all you have to do is to mix one or two tablespoons of salt in one glass of warm water, and then drink it in one go.
The sodium in salt will shift your natural electrolyte balance, causing a nauseous sensation, which will ultimately lead you into throwing up.
3. Vomit by consuming cold drinks
For achieving the desired results by this method, all you have to do is to take a big bottle of coca-cola (we all have that lying around in our houses), get rid of all the air bubbles, and drink the sugary liquid after short intervals.
These sugar-rich liquids will do the same job as salt water, that is, to disturb your electrolyte balance, resulting in you throwing up.
To remove air bubbles from your cold drinks, keep their lid open in a warm spot for a few minutes.
4. Vomit by overeating
You might find it weird, but if you have eaten way more than you should have, and are feeling nauseous, then an effective way to induce yourself into throwing up is to eat some more.
I am pretty sure none of you would be asking ‘how to overeat,’ would you? But, a quick suggestion is to refrain from eating junk food at this stage as it could cause you gastric problems.
5. Vomit by gargling with egg whites
Even though we personally wouldn’t opt for this method because, you know, raw egg whites are the last thing we want to fill up our mouths with, you can try this method if you are just too fed up with your nauseous feeling and find nothing to be working for you.
In this method, you will have to break open an egg and separate the yolks from the whites. Then simply gargle with egg whites until your gag reflex is activated and you throw up.
6. Vomit by drinking baking soda-water solution
Using sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is another effective way to induce yourself into vomiting.
Mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink it in one go. You will surely end up vomiting on the spot.
7. Vomit by consuming mustard and water
Who doesn’t like a big dollop of mustard spread on their hot dogs? But mixed in water…we don’t think you would be a big fan. Surprisingly, consuming mustard with water can help you in inducing yourself to throw up.
Mix a teaspoon or two of mustard powder or paste and dissolve it in one glass of water. Drink it in one go (even though we are sure you would throw up before finishing that glass).
8. Vomit by using a toothbrush
Another effective and simple way to induce yourself into throwing up is by using a toothbrush.
This method is quite similar to that of using your finger. instead of using your finger, you would be poking in your mouth… yep, a toothbrush.
In this method, you will have to wet the bristles of your toothbrush and brush the upper jaw of your mouth. Just try to be a little less vigorous and you will surely end up puking.
9. Vomit by exposing yourself to unpleasant smells
Another not-so-pleasant method of inducing yourself into throwing up is to walk into a dump of garbage or smell something rotten; a rotten piece of blue cheese, perhaps.
It takes only a small sniff of offending odors to trigger one’s nausea and vomit. So, we would be surprised if this method doesn’t work for you.
10. Vomit by using the bloodroot herb
If you are unaware of this plant, the bloodroot herb is actually a medicinal herb that cures a number of health issues.
Despite its high volume of benefits, the Bloodroot herb triggers nausea and vomiting, eventually making you throw up. Mix a teaspoon of Bloodroot herb powder and drink it in one go.
11. Think about vomiting
They say that we think has an impact on what we do. We don’t know for others, but in this case, this saying definitely proves to be true.
As if becoming a subject to unpleasant smells wasn’t enough, you will now have to think of all the things that make you feel nauseous; awful medicines, rotten food, dead mouse, picture anything that makes you uncomfortable and it will act as a cherry on top of your nausea.
12. Spin around to induce puking
Enough of those unpleasant solutions. We have jotted down, exclusively for you, one of the easiest ways to induce yourself into vomiting.
Play around with your younger siblings. Sit on a revolving chair or start spinning on foot. All that dizziness will make you trigger your nausea and you will throw up for sure.
How to Make Yourself Throw up Without Touching the Uvula
So, you can easily throw up without touching the uvula by following either of the following steps:
- Drink saltwater
- Try cold drinks
- Overeating is a solution
- Try gargling with egg whites
- Use baking soda
- Consume mustard and water
- Expose yourself to unpleasant smells
- Try using bloodroot herb
- Think about vomiting
And the best one,
- Spin around.
What to Do After Just Throwing Up
After you’ve just thrown up, there are a few things you can do to help yourself feel better.
1. Stay hydrated
Drink water and other clear liquids. In most cases, you can return to your normal diet as soon as you feel better. If you have a fever or if you’ve vomited more than once, be sure to tell your doctor before resuming a normal diet.
Staying hydrated is important because vomiting can cause dehydration. Dehydration can lead to dizziness, fatigue, and fainting.
2. Keep away from concentrated odor
Try not to go near any strong odors while you’re recovering from vomiting and diarrhea. Strong smells of any kind may increase nausea or make you feel worse.
Avoid cigarette smoke, perfume, paint fumes, cleaning products, and garbage containers with noxious odors until you feel better.
3. Reduce food
If you have nausea after vomiting or diarrhea, eating small amounts of bland foods helps prevent dehydration and also may help reduce nausea.
After eating these bland foods, wait at least 2 hours before eating anything else until your symptoms subside completely.
This will allow time for any food particles in the digestive tract to move through the system without causing further irritation.
What Should You Not Do After You Throw Up?
After you vomit, it’s important to make sure you don’t do anything that will make your symptoms worse. Here are some tips:
1. Don’t rush to eat
2. Stay off class or work
3. Avoid solid food
4. Avoid alcohol
Can throwing up damage your stomach?
Vomiting can tear your esophagus and cause mild stomach pain and cramping, but it is unlikely to cause permanent damage unless you have underlying problems that affect how well the muscles of your stomach work.
Why do I sweat so much when I throw up?
When you vomit, your body’s temperature rises. This is because throwing up raises your heart rate, which causes sweat in the body to shed the heat from the exertion. The more you throw up, the hotter your body gets.
Should I lie-down after throwing up?
No, you should not lie down after throwing up. Lying down can cause your stomach to empty even further, so it’s important to stay upright and keep your head above your heart level. If you’re feeling dizzy or nauseous, try to find a place where you can sit down and rest for a few minutes.
Conclusion
Have you induced yourself into throwing up yet? If not, cope with your nausea no more and try these 12 effective ways to indulge yourself in puking right away.
If you have anything to ask, feel free to do so in the comments section below.
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To ensure accuracy and relevance, this article is backed by verified information from peer-reviewed and academic research papers, reputed organizations, research institutions, and medical associations.
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