How to avoid throwing up when hungover

Vomiting is a practice often associated with the disappearance of toxic cells in your body, many people believe that it will help you to reduce your blood alcohol level. This myth couldn’t be more wrong.

Vomiting to reduce your hangover is useless. When you vomit, you are not throwing out the alcohol, because it gets absorbed quickly. Whether you throw it up before bed or while you sleep, your body has already filtered the alcohol into your blood. Therefore, you would suffer from a hangover regardless.

Unless you stick two fingers down your throat every time you have a drink, you won't feel any less devastated the day after. Because a beer on a full stomach can take an hour to be absorbed by the blood, it’s pretty much useless to consider getting rid of the alcohol from your body when you get home, because it is already too late.

Twenty percent of the alcohol is already absorbed into the esophagus. Alcohol poisoning, therefore, cannot be cured by puking.

Vomiting is not only useless for your body, but also quite harmful.

Nobody, not even your body, expects the contents of your stomach to suddenly be expelled through your mouth. The stomach acid in the vomit is (surprise!) very sour. Often, therefore, vomiting can lead to damage to the teeth and infections in the mouth. This is because stomach acids are corrosive, enough to wear away at the enamel that covers and protects your teeth.

But it's not to be underestimated that vomiting will soon give you severe heartburn. Thanks to the urge of vomiting, the stomach sphincter, a ring of smooth muscle that connects the stomach and small intestine, may no longer be in shape, and may therefore be letting acid pass into the esophagus. Trust me, it's not a great feeling.

If you throw up, you also need to be careful that nothing gets into your lungs. This process is called aspiration, and it generally doesn't happen, because your lungs are protected by the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat. Its main function is to close over the windpipe (trachea) while you're eating to prevent food from entering your airway. Plus, should something ever pass through it, it will cough out, but your body might find the practice rather complicated if you are particularly drunk or even unconscious.

All those factors might sound terrible, but unfortunately, it doesn't stop there. If you try too hard to throw up and your body is particularly tired, it might end in cardiac arrest. You don't just throw up that great kebab you just ate, but also a considerable number of electrolytes such as potassium. These substances are critical for the electrical activity in the cells of your body, such as muscle cells.

If you vomit too much, your body's electrolyte balance can be damaged, leading to cardiac arrhythmia and even a full-blown arrest. Your heart may stop simply because you threw up too much.

Vomiting is only really useful if you've eaten something you shouldn't have eaten or if your drink has been spiked.

Then how do we keep enjoying our drinks without having to sacrifice our health? That’s why we are here for you. The best solution is to take Upswing pills before you drink. Upswing can bind with acetaldehyde covalently producing a stable compound, reducing the damage it causes to the body.

With Upswing, you won’t have to recur to vomiting to keep your body healthy, nor compromise your drinking. But remember, the best way to avoid a hangover is to drink moderately.

To cure hangover nausea, try putting some food and drink in your stomach to replenish your electrolytes and absorb any acid. While eating might not sound very good when you’re nauseous, nibbling on a bit of dry toast or plain crackers can settle your stomach. You’ll also want to drink plenty of fluids since dehydration is a big part of being hungover. To ease your nausea, try drinking fruit or vegetable juices, sports drinks, or plenty of water. Since drinking can lower your potassium levels, eating a banana or making a banana smoothie can also help you feel more like yourself again. You can also brew a cup of mint tea, which will not only help rehydrate you but also settle your upset stomach. To learn how to use medication to ease hangover nausea, keep reading!

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Although you don't always feel like it, vomiting is one of the body's defenses against toxins. When you drink alcohol, your body breaks it down into acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol. The following causes can make you nauseous after drinking alcohol:
The body can't keep up If you don't drink in excess, the body (specifically the liver) neutralizes acetaldehyde with a substance called glutathione. The body processes the two compounds and you remain in a normal state.
However, when you drink too much, the liver cannot make enough glutathione. Eventually, your body realizes the liver can't keep up with the existing acetaldehyde and gets rid of it through vomiting.
Alcohol irritates the stomach lining There are other factors that can make you vomit after drinking a lot of alcohol. In addition to the accumulation of acetaldehyde, excess alcohol can irritate the lining of the stomach. This causes an acid build-up that makes you feel more nauseous.
Chronic alcohol exposure can lead to gastritis People who drink excessively regularly are at risk of alcoholic gastritis. People with alcoholic gastritis may experience frequent stomach-related concerns, such as ulcers, nausea, and acid reflux. Chronic alcohol interferes with nutrient absorption and has been linked to cancer, diabetes, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver...
Alcohol poisoning Drinking alcohol overdose or poisoning can be life-threatening. death, occurs when a person drinks so much alcohol that their body can't make up for all the alcohol in their blood. This causes symptoms such as confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow heart rate, shortness of breath, and low body temperature. Alcohol poisoning also impairs a person's gag reflex, so they cannot avoid choking when vomiting.

Vomiting after drinking is your body's way of getting rid of toxins. Instead of stopping yourself from throwing up, it's best to help yourself feel better until your body gets rid of the alcohol. Here are some cures for hangover nausea and vomiting side effects:
Take small sips of clear liquid to rehydrate: After about 30 minutes of your last vomiting, take small sips of the liquid. Clear liquid to rehydrate the body. Get plenty of rest: This is an effective remedy for vomiting when drunk. Getting enough rest and sleep can help you feel better. Let your stomach and body rest after vomiting. Take ibuprofen for pain: Most doctors recommend ibuprofen instead of acetaminophen. However, ibuprofen can cause stomach upset in some people. Eating small pieces of bland foods, such as toast, crackers, or apple sauce to maintain energy is also a cure for nausea after drinking alcohol. However, wait a while after you have vomited to reduce the likelihood of triggering the vomiting reflex again. 4. When to see the doctor? Seek medical attention if you have the following symptoms:
Vomiting continuously for more than 24 hours Unable to keep fluids or food down Shows signs of dehydration, such as dizziness, dark urine or no urinating for a while See blood in your vomit Trouble breathing Have a temperature greater than 101.5°F Usually, vomiting symptoms after drinking alcohol go away within 24 hours. Taking steps to prevent dehydration can help you feel better as the toxins in alcohol are eliminated from your body. If your vomiting continues or signs of dehydration are suspected, seek immediate medical attention.

Can you avoid throwing up after drinking?

Drink small sips of clear liquids to rehydrate. Wait until about 30 minutes after you last vomited. Examples of clear liquid include water, Pedialyte, Gatorade, or Powerade. Low sugar ginger ale does the trick as well.