Now, before you go chugging a two-liter bottle of root beer, a word of caution. Carbonated drinks are a double-edged sword. For some people, they work like a charm. For others, they make things worse.
Gastroenterologist's 4 tips to cure nausea and vomiting fast
If you have acid reflux, GERD, or a stomach ulcer, those bubbles are like sending a horde of tiny, angry demons to poke at an open wound. The carbonation can cause bloating, which actually increases nausea. So listen to your body. If one sip makes you feel like you swallowed a beach ball, switch to flat water and a plain cracker. You are not a failed human; you are just a more complex laboratory experiment.
The Surprising Science of Temperature
Did you know that the cold temperature of the drink might be doing half the work? A very cold beverage can temporarily numb the nerve endings in your esophagus and stomach lining. It’s like putting an ice pack on a sprained ankle, but for your insides. Combine that numbing effect with the burp-release valve and the sugary distraction, and you’ve got a trifecta of nausea relief.
Just don’t drink it too fast. I once did that on a roller coaster. Spoiler: the roller coaster won. The drink ended up everywhere, and by “everywhere,” I mean mostly on the person behind me. Sorry about that, Susan.
