What's going on when I want to vomit but can't?
Recently, the symptom of "wanting to vomit but not being able to vomit" has become a hot topic on the Internet, with many people reporting that they experience this kind of discomfort in daily life or in specific situations. This article will combine the hot content of the entire Internet in the past 10 days and analyze it from the aspects of possible causes, related diseases, mitigation methods, and statistics to help readers better understand this phenomenon.
1. Analysis of common causes
According to discussions between medical experts and netizens, the following are the six most likely reasons for “wanting to vomit but being unable to vomit”:
| Ranking | Reason | Proportion | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gastrointestinal disorders | 32% | After eating irregularly |
| 2 | Pregnancy reaction | 25% | early pregnancy women |
| 3 | Psychological factors (anxiety/stress) | 18% | Before exam/interview |
| 4 | drug side effects | 12% | after taking antibiotics |
| 5 | vestibular neuritis | 8% | When accompanied by dizziness |
| 6 | other reasons | 5% | Motion sickness/heatstroke, etc. |
2. Related disease warnings
If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours or are accompanied by the following symptoms, you need to be alert to organic diseases:
1.gastroesophageal reflux disease: Heartburn + retrosternal pain
2.Pyloric obstruction: Vomiting and food + upper abdominal distension
3.increased intracranial pressure: Projectile vomiting + headache
4.myocardial infarction: Nausea + radiating pain to left shoulder
3. Hot topics on the Internet
Discussion data on related topics in the past 10 days show:
| Platform | amount of discussion | Popular related words | Typical questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182,000 | #pregnancyrebellion#, #狗狠# | “What should I do if I have severe retching at 8 weeks of pregnancy?” | |
| Zhihu | 47,000 | Anxiety disorder, functional dyspepsia | "The physiological mechanism of nausea when you are nervous" |
| Douyin | 1.26 billion plays | #Antivomiting coup#, #gingertherapy# | "Tutorial on pressing Neiguan point to stop vomiting" |
4. Practical mitigation methods
Comprehensive recommendations from tertiary hospitals and effective methods tested by netizens:
1.diet regulation: Drink ginger tea/mint tea in small amounts frequently
2.acupressure: Continuously press the two horizontal fingers on the inner side of the wrist (Neiguan point)
3.behavioral therapy: Smell with an alcohol cotton pad (pregnant women should use with caution)
4.Medication aid: Vitamin B6 (need to follow doctor’s advice)
5. Precautions for special groups of people
| crowd | Risk warning | Recommended actions |
|---|---|---|
| pregnant woman | Avoid indiscriminate use of medications | Eat soda crackers before getting up in the morning |
| children | Be wary of intussusception | Observe for paroxysmal crying |
| elderly | cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks | Monitor blood pressure promptly |
6. When do you need medical treatment?
It is recommended to seek medical advice immediately if:
• Vomitus containing blood or coffee grounds-like material
• Inability to eat or drink for 24 hours
• accompanied by confusion or severe abdominal pain
• Weight loss of more than 5% in a short period of time
Through analysis, it can be seen that "wanting to vomit but being unable to vomit" may be the result of a combination of factors. It is recommended to record the time of symptom onset, triggers and accompanying manifestations. This information has important reference value for doctors to make diagnosis. If symptoms recur, basic examinations such as gastroscopy and routine blood tests should be performed promptly.
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