Sip water or clear fluids slowly
Try oral rehydration solution if you’re dehydrated
Sip ginger tea or ginger ale (low carbonation)
Use peppermint tea or peppermint lozenges
Eat small, bland snacks (crackers, toast, rice, bananas, applesauce)
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Avoid alcohol and smoking
Eat slowly and stop when you feel full
Keep your mouth and breath fresh (brush teeth gently, rinse with water)
Stay upright after eating; avoid lying down for 1–2 hours
Get fresh air and try slow, deep breathing
Use cool compresses on the forehead or back of the neck
Avoid strong smells and heat
If motion-related, sit facing forward and look at a fixed point
Consider over-the-counter options (choose one):
Bismuth subsalicylate (if appropriate for you)
Meclizine (if dizziness/motion sickness)
Dimenhydrinate (if motion sickness)
Use prescribed anti-nausea medication if you have it from a clinician
If you’re pregnant, ask a clinician about safe options
If nausea is from reflux, avoid late meals and elevate your head when resting
If you suspect food poisoning, focus on fluids and bland foods; avoid anti-diarrheal medicines unless directed
Seek urgent care if you have any of the following:
Severe or worsening abdominal pain
Vomiting blood or black/tarry vomit
Signs of dehydration (very little urination, dizziness, dry mouth)
High fever
Severe headache, stiff neck, confusion, or new neurological symptoms
Chest pain or trouble breathing
Persistent vomiting lasting more than 24 hours (or sooner for children, older adults, or pregnancy)
Contact a clinician if nausea lasts more than a few days, keeps recurring, or is unexplained