Wait a few hours, then start with water or ice chips, graduating to clear liquids and then, soft, bland foods
Seek emergency care for vomit that’s red, black, brown or resembles coffee grounds
Forceful vomiting and stomach acid in your esophagus can cause a sore throat that lasts days or even weeks
Bananas, rice, applesauce and toast are easy on your stomach, but they don’t have enough vitamins and nutrients for more than a couple days
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