What's going on with retching?
Recently, the health issue of "retching" has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Many netizens reported retching symptoms without obvious triggers and worried whether it was related to diet, stress or underlying diseases. This article will combine the hot discussions and medical opinions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of possible causes and coping methods.
1. Inventory of recent hot health topics
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Discussion popularity | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COVID-19 sequelae | ★★★★★ | Dry cough/retching |
| 2 | seasonal allergies | ★★★★☆ | Itchy throat/nausea |
| 3 | gastroesophageal reflux | ★★★☆☆ | Heartburn/acid reflux |
| 4 | anxiety disorder somatization | ★★★☆☆ | Chest tightness/retching |
| 5 | Pregnancy reaction | ★★☆☆☆ | Morning sickness/anorexia |
2. Analysis of common causes of retching
According to feedback from medical experts and netizens, retching may be caused by the following factors:
| Type | specific reasons | Typical performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|---|
| digestive system | Gastritis/reflux/pyloric obstruction | Worse after eating | 42% |
| neurotic | Anxiety/Stress/Hysteria | Attacks during mood swings | 28% |
| respiratory tract | Pharyngitis/postnasal drip | Accompanied by foreign body sensation in throat | 15% |
| Others | Pregnancy/drug side effects | Appears at a specific time | 15% |
3. Sharing of real cases from netizens
Typical discussion cases on recent social platforms:
| platform | User description | final diagnosis | solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Retching was severe when I brushed my teeth in the morning and lasted for 2 weeks." | chronic pharyngitis | Atomized treatment + avoid spicy food | |
| Zhihu | "He retches when he gets nervous, but the physical examination shows no abnormality." | anxiety disorder | Psychological consultation + breathing training |
| little red book | "I always want to vomit after eating but I can't." | Gastroparesis | gastric motility drugs |
4. Professional doctor’s advice
1.Observation record:It is recommended to record the time, frequency, and accompanying symptoms (such as headache, dizziness, etc.) of retching attacks. This information is of great value for diagnosis.
2.Grading processing:
| Severity | Recommended actions |
|---|---|
| Mild (≤2 times per week) | Adjust diet + observe |
| Moderate (3-5 times per week) | Gastroenterology visit |
| Severe (daily attacks) | Emergency + comprehensive examination |
3.Home care:You can try natural remedies such as taking ginger slices or drinking mint tea to relieve symptoms, but if symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks, you must seek medical attention.
5. Latest research trends
In 2023, "Journal of Gastroenterology" pointed out that in the post-epidemic era, the number of medical visits for "unexplained retching" increased by 23%, which may be related to the following factors:
| research institute | discover | sample size |
|---|---|---|
| Peking Union Medical College Hospital | Vagus nerve sensitivity increased in COVID-19 survivors | 1200 cases |
| Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital | Chronic hypoxic stimulation caused by mask wearing | 860 cases |
Warm reminder:This article is for reference only. Please follow your doctor’s advice for specific diagnosis and treatment. If your retching symptoms are accompanied by the following red flags, seek medical attention immediately: vomiting blood, confusion, severe abdominal pain, sudden weight loss, etc.
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