How to Make Yourself Throw Up When You Are Sick

Our body has a natural tendency to fight various infections and illnesses on its own. Vomiting, also known as throwing up, is your body's way to tell you that you have something unsettling your stomach. When you vomit, the stomach contents move up  forcefully through the food pipe and out of the mouth (1). Many people feel nauseous after eating something toxic and feel the urge to induce vomiting. While this may give them instant relief, it should be done only when recommended by a doctor.  In this article, we have shared a few tips on how to make yourself throw up easily. But there's a word of caution here - do not try these methods to lose weight or fix a serious medical ailment because it can make things worse. 

 

Vomiting comes with its own advantages and side effects. If you have swallowed something poisonous, you must rush to the emergency room. Also, never induce vomiting without talking about it beforehand with a medical practitioner. This is because induced vomiting can reduce the efficiency of a prescribed medical treatment for the issue  (2). 

Having said that, there are a few cases where vomiting might help. Discover all about induced vomiting here. 

How to Make Yourself Throw Up: Signs You Need to Go for Induced Vomiting

 

 

As clearly mentioned above, forcing yourself to vomit unless medically advised can potentially damage your health. There are a few instances where you can make yourself throw up after consulting your doctor. Such conditions include:

• If you are facing indigestion
• If you have eaten something toxic

Make sure not to make this a habit, as it may harm your body by causing severe medical complications, including damage to the teeth, gastrointestinal problems, damage to the esophagus, and so on (3). 

What Are the Steps to Vomit Safely?

1. Wash Your Hands with Soap Properly

Many people use their fingers to induce vomiting, hence it is essential to wash hands properly to prevent the transmission of bacteria from the hands to the throat. Before you make yourself throw up, make sure to follow hygiene practices like washing your hands to prevent problems, including tonsillitis (4). 

2. Go to the Washroom