What's the matter with dry vomiting?
Recently, "retching" has become a hot topic on the Internet, with many netizens reporting symptoms of retching but no actual vomit. This article will combine the popular discussions and medical materials on the Internet in the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis from the definition, causes, countermeasures, etc., and provide relevant data reference.
1. Definition and manifestations of dry vomiting
Dry heaving refers to vomiting caused by severe contraction of the stomach, but no food or liquid is excreted. Common accompanying symptoms include:
| Symptoms | Frequency of occurrence (%) |
|---|---|
| burning sensation in throat | 68% |
| Dizziness and fatigue | 45% |
| abdominal cramps | 52% |
2. Top 5 reasons that are hotly discussed across the Internet
According to social media data analysis, the topic of dry vomiting is mainly related to the following hot topics:
| Related events | Discuss the popularity index | time |
|---|---|---|
| Summer heat stroke symptoms | 92,000 | last 7 days |
| Infection with new coronavirus variant strain KP.2 | 78,000 | last 5 days |
| Workplace stress triggers gastroesophageal reflux | 65,000 | Last 10 days |
| Side effects of Internet celebrity weight loss methods | 53,000 | last 3 days |
| Excessive consumption of rice dumplings during Dragon Boat Festival | 41,000 | last 6 days |
3. Analysis of common triggers from a medical perspective
Based on interviews with experts from tertiary hospitals, the main causes of dry vomiting can be divided into three categories:
| Type | specific reasons | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological | Pregnancy reaction/motion sickness/excessive hunger | 34% |
| pathological | Gastritis/intestinal obstruction/concussion | 41% |
| psychological | Anxiety Attack/Post Traumatic Stress | 25% |
4. Recent special case warnings
1.Rapid intake of cold drinks:In the Weibo topic #summercolddrinkchallenge, 23% of participants reported dry vomiting, which was related to the sudden cooling and contraction of the stomach.
2.Use of new e-cigarettes:Of the 78 cases of dry vomiting among teenagers exposed on a forum, 62% were related to e-cigarettes with illegally added ingredients.
5. Countermeasures and Expert Suggestions
The latest treatment plan released by the Chinese Medical Doctor Association:
| Symptom level | Processing method | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Mild (<3 times/day) | Take ginger slices in your mouth/drink light salt water | Avoid lying flat |
| Moderate (3-10 times/day) | Oral vitamin B6/omeprazole | Fast for 4 hours |
| Severe (>10 times/day) | emergency rehydration therapy | Intestinal obstruction needs to be ruled out |
6. Comparison of prevention programs
Compare the effectiveness of three prevention methods that are hotly discussed on the Internet:
| method | support rate | medical recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Eat small meals often | 89% | ★★★★★ |
| abdominal massage | 76% | ★★★☆☆ |
| Peppermint essential oil sniffing | 54% | ★★☆☆☆ |
7. Special reminder
If the following conditions occur, seek medical attention immediately:
1. Accompanied by dry vomitingjet headache(May indicate increased intracranial pressure)
2. continuemore than 24 hoursUnable to eat or drink
3. Appears in vomituscoffee grounds-like substance(Signs of gastrointestinal bleeding)
The statistical period of the data in this article is: June 1 to June 10, 2023. The data sources include hot search lists and professional medical databases on Weibo, Zhihu, Douyin and other platforms.
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