Nausea/Vomiting

Medications – Opioids, Ibuprofen/NSAIDs, Steroids antibiotics, vitamins and supplements Pain can cause the gut to work less well Anxiety Gut issues – reflux/heartburn, stomach inflammation, constipation Metabolic imbalances Excess mucous/secretions Headaches Medical Treatment There are prescription medications available click here https://partnerforcare.com/ContentManagement/2 Ginger candy or tea Smaller meals Low fat meals Avoid aggravating smells Cold compresses […]

Medications - Opioids, Ibuprofen/NSAIDs, Steroids antibiotics, vitamins and supplements

Pain can cause the gut to work less well

Anxiety

Gut issues - reflux/heartburn, stomach inflammation, constipation

Metabolic imbalances

Excess mucous/secretions

Headaches

Medical Treatment

  • There are prescription medications available click here https://partnerforcare.com/ContentManagement/2

Ginger candy or tea

Smaller meals

Low fat meals

Avoid aggravating smells

Cold compresses

Fresh air

Nutritional drinks (ensure/boost) in place of solid foods

Relaxation techniques- listening to music, meditation

When to Call the Hospice

  • Vomiting not controlled with available medications

  • Bloody vomiting

  • Increasing abdominal pain

  • Fever

  • No urination for more than 8 hours