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GI Disorders
Nausea Self Care
| Self‑Care NV Disorder | OTC Option | Food | Drinks | Weight | Triggers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness) | Pyridoxine ± doxylamine | Small frequent meals; avoid spicy or fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | Small sips of carbonated beverages or juice when nauseated | Avoid spicy/fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | |
| Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness) | ginger | Small frequent meals; avoid spicy or fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | Small sips of carbonated beverages or juice when nauseated | Avoid spicy/fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | |
| Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness) | dimenhydrinate | Small frequent meals; avoid spicy or fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | Small sips of carbonated beverages or juice when nauseated | Avoid spicy/fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | |
| Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness) | diphenhydramine | Small frequent meals; avoid spicy or fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | Small sips of carbonated beverages or juice when nauseated | Avoid spicy/fatty foods; avoid sensory triggers | |
| Acute viral gastroenteritis | None recommended (self‑limiting) | Bland diet — BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) | Oral rehydration solutions | ||
| Upset stomach / dyspepsia (overeating/indigestion) | Antacids | Eat smaller meals; avoid trigger foods | Weight loss recommended | Trigger foods (over‑eating, specific food triggers) | |
| Upset stomach / dyspepsia (overeating/indigestion) | H2RAs | Eat smaller meals; avoid trigger foods | Weight loss recommended | Trigger foods (over‑eating, specific food triggers) | |
| Upset stomach / dyspepsia (overeating/indigestion) | bismuth | Eat smaller meals; avoid trigger foods | Weight loss recommended | Trigger foods (over‑eating, specific food triggers) |