Voluntary vomiting is nobody’s first choice and it should not be because it causes more self-harm than anything. But sometimes it becomes inevitable to do so, for instance, if a child swallows an eraser or coin. In such cases, you must learn and make your kid learn how to make yourself puke.
There are different reasons why people want to make themselves puke including some legit ones like when one consumes intoxicated food and some unreasonable grounds which include weight loss and nausea. But it is not a healthy choice to make self-induced vomiting a habit.
Doctors also recommend doing so when not left with any other alternative because throwing up forcefully is against the body’s natural process which can lead to several adverse consequences including throat irritation, loss of appetite, and blood loss issues. So only follow these tactics on how to make yourself puke if you genuinely have no other choice.
A Note Beforehand:
- Make sure to consult your doctor first because everyone has a different health history.
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers must not try any of the ways discussed in this blog.
How To Make Yourself Puke?
The below-stated 10 ways can prove helpful if you wish to throw up voluntarily, forget not to follow the precautions:
1) Your Fingers To Your Rescue
This method has been put to use by the people of the golden era whenever someone had taken in intoxicated food. It involves placing the index finger and middle finger altogether in your mouth and bringing them towards your uvula (fleshy hanging ball in the back of your throat). Repeatedly doing so will trigger vomiting and you can eject out all the contents of your stomach.
PRECAUTIONS
- Wash your hands before proceeding with this method.
- Trim your nails clean.
- Remove any jewelry from the fingers.
- Wash your hands after completing this method.
2) Have Some Carbonated Drinks
Carbonated drinks with high sugar contents (like soda or Coca-Cola) can cause uneasiness in the stomach ultimately resulting in vomiting. To make yourself puke, drink a glass of water then drink a glass of carbonated drink at a gap of every 30 to 60 minutes. That being said, overconsumption of such drinks can deteriorate gut health.
PRECAUTIONS:
- Make sure the carbonated drink has not crossed its expiry date and still has the gas present in it.
- Overconsumption of carbonated drinks can result in stomach-related problems.
- If you are advised to not drink carbonated drinks due to an underlying health condition, do not opt for this method.
3) Mustard + Water
Here is one more potent way to induce voluntary exit of your stomach
contents that have roots in ancient times. Mixing a glass of water with ground mustard seeds powder will make you feel like vomiting. This happens because mustard has a strong and pungent flavor.
PRECAUTIONS
- People with allergies must not consume this.
- Gulp down the mustard water as soon as it is prepared because its quality degrades with time.
4) Baking Soda + Water
One more variant that you can try with water to throw up is baking soda that might have in your kitchen. Mix one spoonful of baking soda into a glass of water, drink it, and count a few minutes before you get to see its results.
PRECAUTIONS
- Do not exceed the ratio of baking soda mentioned in this point as it may result in gastric disorders.
5) Bloodroot Herb Powder + Water
Bloodroot has been a part of ancient medical practices for a number of health issues, one of which is related to detoxing the body by inducing vomiting. Consuming 1 tsp of bloodroot herbal powder with a glass of water can help in voluntary vomiting. But one must consult their doctor before having it.
PRECAUTIONS
- Bloodroot powder must be taken in a small quantity only after consulting the doctor.
- Pregnant and lactating mothers must not consume bloodroot or any product containing bloodroot.
6) Salt + Water
Another one of the effective ways on how to make yourself puke is to mix 2 large spoonfuls of salt in a glass of warm water and gulp it down.
Remember to mix a generous amount of salt with water and drink it just in a single go. Now sit or walk but do not lie for at least one hour.
PRECAUTIONS
- People with salt intolerance must avoid opting for this method.
- Make sure that the water is not too hot to drink.
7) Do Gargles
If you are not comfortable with the above-stated method, you can try gargles with salt water. This time, mix only 1 tsp of salt into a glass of drinking water, take a generous sip and look towards the ceiling and make a harsh noise while holding the water between your mouth and throat. Lastly, discard the contents in your mouth into the commode. Continue doing this and your body will induce vomiting on its own.
PRECAUTIONS
- Make sure that the water is not too hot to drink.
8) Smell Something Stinky
Please don’t make faces now! You only wanted to know how to make yourself puke. So smell something stinky to expunge out everything you’ve in your stomach. You can use smelly socks, your non-favorite dish, a rotten fruit, or blue cheese for this purpose.
PRECAUTIONS
- People who are diagnosed with hypersomnia must not use this method.
9) Eat In Heavy Amounts
It might seem a little weird but it is one of the most reliable ways on how to make yourself puke. You need to start eating in heavy amounts. Basically, you need to gulp down huge proportions of food giving yourself enough time to breathe in between. This will generate a feeling of overeating and chances are that your body will respond with vomiting, making your stomach empty.
PRECAUTIONS
- Make sure you give yourself time to breathe during the process.
10) Watch/Imagine Some Cringy Stuff
It might sound cringe-worthy, but this works! Watching or imagining something that makes you go “eww” can help you with this task, for instance, watching someone puke might arouse the same feeling in you.
An Alternative Way To Vomit Without Consuming Anything
You’ve just read how to make yourself puke using several substances, but you can also do so without having to consume anything at all or without doing anything unconventional.
All you need to do is, gently pat on the back of the person with a little forc and keep doing so until they throw up.
What To Do Immediately After Vomiting?
Throwing up consumes a lot of your energy and can make you feel dizzy.
Here are some steps that will help you feel better after vomiting:
- Cleanse your nostrils but with gentle force.
- Use mouthwash for eliminating any foul smell and bad taste.
- Take a bath with warm water.
- Do not consume anything after 30 minutes of vomiting. After that, boil grated ginger in water and sip on that (make sure the solution is warm, not too hot), add a tbsp honey into it, if needed.
- Make sure you consume ORS solution mixed in water or an ORS tetra pack within 24 hours of vomiting.
- Do not eat mangoes, caffeine, spicy food, fast food, milk or milk products, and alcohol after 24 hours of vomiting. It is advisable to cook vegetables in ghee only.
Side Effects Of Voluntary Vomiting
Although if you’ve tired involuntary vomiting as a last resort, indulging in this activity regularly can have chronic side effects on your health, which include:
- Prolonged history of forceful puking will result in constant nausea.
- The electrolyte balance in your body can reduce impeccably resulting in dehydration.
- Frequently throwing up can weaken your tooth health and impact your mouth’s taste.
- It can develop the condition of stomach ulcers, chronic headaches, haemorrhoids, hormonal imbalance, heart problems, loss of appetite, body pain, etc.
- Your vocal cords can deteriorate due to repeatedly forceful vomiting.
- It can result in external or internal bleeding.
- You might experience a burning sensation in the esophagus as a consequence of acid reflux due to prolonged voluntary puking.
Final Words
It is strongly advised to consult your doctor before taking a step forward in this direction and learning how to make yourself puke. Doing it for fun, weight loss, or nausea can severely affect your internal organs and develop an eating disorder called bulimia nervosa.
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