my friend was diagnosed with a viral infection, but 4 days later, he is still vomiting pretty badly, what can be done to control this vomiting?  

He needs to see a doctor and get a prescription for a suppository, which will give him quick relief and help him rest. He should go to a doctor as soon as possible, dehydration can be dangerous. I had to go on IV for 6 hours from my last virus.

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 10:32 PM on February 06, 2008

He really need to go back to his doctor. Try to get him to eat saltines and some juice. He's probably getting dehydrated.

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 10:34 PM on February 06, 2008

He probably needs to go back to the doctor. In the meantime, try to make sure that he is hydrated. My doctor recommends a sports drink like Gatorade; even if he tosses it right back up, his body WILL absorb at least a little of it, and it's not rough on the esophagus if he continues to vomit.

Answered by Uttam , an ibibo Master, at 10:35 PM on February 06, 2008

after 4 days of bad vomiting, I really think he needs medical attention pretty quickly. This could lead to dehydration.

Answered by Saurabh , an ibibo Master, at 10:36 PM on February 06, 2008

i guess u have waited long enough to let him come to this situation.He needs professional help .Have u heard of soemthing called doctor?????
GIve him electral water so that he does not get de hydratyed.any other fruit juice ,soup to prevent water loss will help.

Answered by anitaraizada , an ibibo Specialist, at 10:43 PM on February 06, 2008

This seems to be a case of wintervomitting virus which is contagious. A viral infection can be prevented by aintaining a clean hyigene and eating healthy food. Dont expose healthy persons to handly the vomitting. Clean your hands with an antiseptic more often.

Answered by Proudtobe , an ibibo Advisor, at 10:46 PM on February 06, 2008

Get your friend admitted in a good hospital. He may need glucose since vomitting leads to dehydration. The doctors there will administer medicines to control it while giving the drips.

Answered by Veens , an ibibo Advisor, at 10:55 PM on February 06, 2008

severe vomiting can lead to volume loss and depletion of blood volume... this can lead to renal failure.... so it is important to restore the blood volume... this is done using ORS solution and other home based solutions.. monitor the urine volume.. it is important to find the cause of vomiting before treating it...

Answered by anisha , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:36 PM on February 06, 2008

After viral infection ,causes of vomitting may be due to coughing or due to renal failure.take ORs solution. If vomitting is due to coughing inhale steam after every 1 hour. always drink warm water. take herbal cough syrup.When you cough keep roasted clove in your mouth. Drink milk boiled with turmeric powder before going to bed. Consult your doctor.

Answered by musica , an ibibo Specialist, at 11:43 PM on February 06, 2008

you should immediately refer a doctor to get him some I.V.Fluids and antibiotics. also give him some anti emetic drugs to stop vomitings.

Answered by dryukti , an ibibo Advisor, at 12:17 AM on February 07, 2008