Can a cold make you feel like vomiting?

Written by Han Shun Li
Pulmonology
Updated on May 01, 2025
00:00
00:00

Colds are a common illness and can lead to symptoms of nausea and vomiting. On one hand, some people experience a gastrointestinal type of cold, characterized by stomach discomfort and possibly even diarrhea, which can lead to nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, colds can also cause fever, and the fever can affect the function of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in nausea and vomiting. Therefore, there is no need to panic if these symptoms occur after catching a cold; some medications can be used to treat the symptoms accordingly. At the same time, it is important to rest, avoid getting chilled, drink plenty of water, and eat a light diet to facilitate recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
1min 11sec home-news-image

What should you avoid eating when you have a cold and fever?

There are many foods that should not be consumed during a fever caused by a cold, such as spicy foods including chili peppers, black pepper, mustard, onions, ginger, and garlic. Avoid these items, as well as fried foods, foods high in fat, overly sweet foods, and overly sour foods, for example, fried foods, pork belly, pig head meat, or some candies, creams, cheeses, and pastries. Furthermore, attention should also be given to avoiding carbonated drinks, alcoholic beverages, strong tea, and coffee. The diet should be light with the option to consume things like millet porridge, vegetable porridge, or some freshly squeezed juices to provide vitamins and enhance body resistance, helping to expedite recovery from cold and fever symptoms. During a fever, it is important to monitor body temperature. If it exceeds 38.5°C, fever-reducing medication should be taken; otherwise, physical cooling methods can be sufficient.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Shu Kun
Traditional Chinese Medicine
44sec home-news-image

Does kidney deficiency make one prone to catching a cold?

Patients with kidney deficiency are prone to catching colds because kidney deficiency can lead to weakened constitution, decreased body functions, and symptoms such as general fatigue, dizziness, vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and reduced memory. Therefore, if kidney deficiency occurs, it is essential to treat it promptly. Usually, one can eat more foods that help supplement kidney energy, such as adzuki beans, red beans, and coix seeds, which can effectively improve symptoms. It is also necessary to strengthen physical exercise to enhance the body's resistance, or ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and particularly avoid staying up late to prevent worsening the symptoms.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Hu Bai Yu
Pulmonology
1min 5sec home-news-image

Methods to stop coughing from a cold

During a cold, if you have symptoms of a cough, then it is appropriate to drink some rock sugar and pear water at this time. Pears have the effect of moistening the lungs, stopping coughs, and transforming phlegm, which can alleviate some symptoms of a cold cough. At the same time, it is also necessary to take some corresponding sensitive antibiotics to fight the infection for better treatment effects. Additionally, you can take some cough and phlegm relief medication to ease the symptoms. It is also important to note that the diet should include more fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C to supplement vitamins, which can enhance one’s resistance and also alleviate some symptoms of a cold. It is advised that during the coughing period, one should rest more, avoid over-exertion, and also refrain from heavy physical labor, engage in moderate exercise, and avoid intense physical activities. Intense exercise can potentially reduce resistance, worsening the symptoms of a cold, and this should be noted.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Quan Xiang Mei
Pediatrics
1min 9sec home-news-image

How to treat phlegm in children with colds

When children have a cold with phlegm, the treatment includes: 1. Administering antiviral drugs or other appropriate medications based on the cause of the cold; 2. Providing specific oral cold medicines for treatment; 3. If there is a lot of phlegm, oral medications to reduce phlegm can be used in combination with other treatments. When there is less phlegm, parents can encourage the child to drink more water, frequently hydrate, and assist with patting the back, which helps to moisten and expel the phlegm. For excessive phlegm, nebulization inhalation treatments can also be used, where the medication acts directly on the respiratory tract, helping with the absorption of respiratory tract phlegm. In severe cases, if there is a lot of phlegm with coughing discomfort or a severe cough, it is necessary to take the child to the hospital for detailed laboratory tests. Based on the specific pathogen causing the excessive phlegm and cold, targeted treatment should be given under the guidance of a doctor.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Jian Wu
Pulmonology
57sec home-news-image

How to get over a cold quickly?

The common cold is one of the most frequent infectious diseases seen in clinical practice and is also a self-limiting illness. It is often caused by factors such as exposure to cold, staying up late, stress, and lack of sleep, which lead to decreased immunity. Consequently, viruses or the influenza virus may take advantage and infect the body, causing symptoms of the common cold. To treat a cold, one should first drink plenty of warm water and measure their temperature twice daily. The main principle of treatment is symptomatic treatment and antiviral management. One may choose to take Ribavirin or Qingkailing for antiviral treatment. If symptoms like fever and runny nose are present, one can opt for antipyretic analgesics and drugs that reduce glandular secretions. Concurrently, include more vitamin C-rich foods in the diet. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)