Nausea and vomiting are two of the most uncomfortable symptoms you can experience — and they can show up suddenly from a stomach virus, food poisoning, motion sickness, or even medications. When it strikes, you want fast, effective relief.
Here’s what Sickday’s licensed clinicians — including certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners — recommend for treating nausea and vomiting at home.
🤢 What Causes Nausea and Vomiting?
Common triggers include:
- Viral infections (stomach flu)
- Food poisoning
- Motion sickness or inner ear issues
- Side effects from medications
- Migraines
- Pregnancy
- Reflux or gastrointestinal conditions
Determining the cause helps guide the best treatment — that’s where a clinical assessment can make a big difference.
💊 Medications That Help — According to Clinicians
1. Prescription Options (Most Effective)
For persistent or severe symptoms, a licensed clinician may recommend:
- Ondansetron (Zofran): Blocks nausea signals in the brain
- Promethazine (Phenergan): Effective for motion sickness and gastrointestinal nausea
- Metoclopramide (Reglan): Used for reflux-related or migraine-associated nausea
These medications require a prescription, which Sickday clinicians can provide during an in-home visit.
2. Over-the-Counter Relief (For Milder Cases)
- Dramamine (Dimenhydrinate): Helpful for motion sickness
- Ginger teas or lozenges: Natural remedy with mild nausea-relieving properties
- Emetrol: A sugar-based anti-nausea syrup
⚠️ Always check labels to avoid unwanted interactions, especially if you’re taking other medications.
💧 What Else to Do While Recovering
- Sip small amounts of electrolyte fluids (e.g., Pedialyte or diluted sports drinks)
- Use ice chips or frozen electrolyte pops if liquids are hard to tolerate
- Avoid solid food until vomiting stops, then ease back in with bland options (toast, applesauce, rice)
- Rest in a cool, quiet room with good airflow
🏠 When to Call Sickday
If vomiting or nausea is persistent and you:
- Can’t hold down fluids
- Are at risk for dehydration
- Need fast access to a prescription
- Prefer to avoid urgent care
Sickday can help. Our licensed clinicians serve all five NYC boroughs with same-day or next-day visits. You’ll be seen at home — quickly, discreetly, and professionally.
🚩 When to Seek Immediate Care
Call for help or go to the ER if:
- Vomiting lasts more than 24 hours
- You see blood in your vomit or stool
- You feel lightheaded, weak, or confused
- You have a high fever
- You’re pregnant and cannot tolerate fluids
You don’t have to suffer in silence — or leave the house to get care.
Book a Sickday visit today and let a licensed clinician help you feel better, faster.
