A week of nausea, stomach pains?

For a week now, I have been stomach sick. It started 7 days ago when I vomited after eating something I always eat. Since then, I’ve been constantly nauseas, burping constantly, going from constipated to having diarrhea. I have basically been eating only soups. On Thursday I tried to eat something slightly solid and I vomited again. Last night I vomited again (although I knew I ate something I should not have).

If you’re worried, the best thing to do is see your doctor

However, the symptoms you describe sound like a gastric emptying problem. Kind of a disgusting point, I know – but have a look at what you vomit up, and take note of how long after eating you vomit. If it’s more than about 2-3 hours and the vomit still contains obvious chunks of food, you’ve probably got your answer. It could just be a very temporary thing (e.g. if you did get a bit of a bug from something you ate) or the beginnings of something more long-term.

For now, stick to the liquid-type foods and rather than having regular-sized meals three times a day, break it up into smaller, more frequent meals. You might also want to consider adding one of the nutritional drinks into your diet, just to make sure that you’re getting all the nutrients that your body needs. If it persists for more than a few days longer, definitely go and see your doctor. Persistent vomiting puts you at risk of other problems such as dehydration and severe electrolyte disturbances.

I’ve got a severe gastroparesis and haven’t been able to eat solid food for eight months…it’s not fun! Very similar to what you seem to be describing though – bloated and nauseous after eating, vomiting up any solid food (for me it’s usually about 6-8 hours after eating), etc.

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