Should I induce vomiting?

Question

I have felt sick for almost a week now. It feels like I have an ongoing case of indigestion with nausea, but I have tried every antacid, anti nausea pill, liquid, nothing works.

I dont have insurance anymore so it would have to be a real emergency for me to see a doctor. It feels like if I could just get the acid out of my stomach, I would feel better. What can I do other than jam my finger down my throat?

I am 19 years old. I am not sexually active and I do not drink alcohol. I've had a slight feeling of nausea for about a month. But the past week I have felt very sick and can barely digest anything.

I guess I will be going to the doctor. Thanks for all the answers so far.

Answer 1

Inducing vomiting is unlikely to help. These symptoms could be caused by a number of things that won't be helped by vomiting: virus, intestinal parasite like giardia, ulcer/heliobacter infection, or pregnancy. Your best bet is to see if there is an outpatient clinic, or quickcare facility near you. Where I live, there is a walk-in medical clinic that charges $35 for a visit.

Answer 2

I would recommend you see a doctor, regardless of insurance. Indigestion or food poisoning would not persist beyond 48 hours. It is more likely you have some sort of medical condition such as an ulcer which would need to be properly diagnosed and treated.

Answer 3

You should see a Dr. if it's been over a week. It could be a number of things. Food poisoning? alcohol poisoning? Acid reflux disease? pregnancy? virus? ect....ect......ect......Only a Dr. can diagnosis u &/or give u a prescription if u need 1. You can go 2 a walk-in clinic if u don't have insurance & it will b a lot cheaper than ER.

Answer 4

I hate to ask this, not knowing how old you are but could you be pregnant?