Natural treatment for nausea and vomiting: A short message
Iftear Kazim Rafi
Abstract
When the stomach's muscle walls contract, a significant portion of the stomach's contents rise and return to the esophagus, resulting in vomiting. In the medical field, nausea and vomiting are frequent complaints. While the majority of acute nausea and vomiting cases that have a specific cause can be easily managed, other cases, like chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and particularly chronic unexplained nausea and vomiting, can be challenging to manage. This can result in a substantial reduction in the patient's quality of life and higher medical expenses due to repeated hospital stays. Presenting the effects of medicinal herbs and natural methods as a remedy for vomiting is the goal of this article.
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Submitted date:
04/30/2025
Reviewed date:
05/12/2025
Accepted date:
05/15/2025