Many people have the experience of vomiting after swimming. This can be a common occurrence for swimmers who have eaten something that disagrees with them, or it can happen when you are dehydrated from too much time in the water. It is also possible to vomit because of an ear infection or sinus issues.
The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent vomiting after swimming and other problems associated with staying underwater for long periods of time!
Swimming is a strenuous activity, so it’s not uncommon to feel lightheaded or dizzy after swimming
The feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness is a common side effect for swimmers after they finish their workout. Tired muscles and overstimulation from the chlorine can cause this, but if it persists then you should consult your doctor.
In order to avoid this discomfort while swimming, you can follow these tips:
- Drink plenty of water before and during the swim
- Stay hydrated after the swim with a sports drink or fruit juice -Take short breaks from time to time
And that lead us to the next point.
If you’re dehydrated, swimming can make you nauseous
But you mind wonder that you’ve been putting yourself into a large body of water, and you’re dehydrated?
One of the 16 layers that make up our skin is a special cell called sebaceous gland. It produces oil which waterproofs and protects your epidermis from outside elements, like water. When we go swimming, it’s only natural for us to lose this protective layer! Without those glands working their magic on you in the pool, more surface area becomes exposed making it easier for water molecules to penetrate through with osmosis.
From this point it could get tricky. If you swim in a pool, which has a salt density lower than your skin, you will lose salt from your skin. If you swim in the ocean, the other way around happens, you will absorb salt from the water ocean. However, it’s still debatable topic about the amount of salt that you will lose or absorb.
So in the end, you might swim in a large body of water, but that does not mean that your body will absorb water from outside. You will still be exhausted from swimming, and resupply yourself with more water or sport drinks is always a good idea.
You might have eaten something that doesn’t sit well in your stomach while swimming
Do you ever eat something that doesn’t sit well in your stomach while swimming? It’s a common issue for many swimmers, especially those who are prone to eating before they swim.
It’s important to note that the type of food consumed can have an impact on how your stomach reacts. For example, if you consume a greasy meal before swimming, it may cause more discomfort than if you had eaten a lighter meal. There are some foods that should be avoided when swimming because of their potential negative effect on our bodies and performance.
Swimmers often swallow water when they swim and this can cause vomiting
When you’re swimming, your mouth can’t always close tight enough around your nose so there are times where you’ll accidentally inhale water or have some slight leakage from your mouth. It’s not uncommon for swimmers to experience vomiting after exercising because their stomach will feel full and queasy.
Most people don’t know that the act of swimming causes a person to inhale more air than usual which in turn makes them feel like they need to vomit because it’s less dense than other things that are being swallowed.
Another reason is that you may have an infection in your stomach or stomach virus, which in turn may react in a bad way to the pool water which is full of chlorine. And it will also lead to vomitting while swimming.
Swimming can cause nausea and vomiting because of the pressure changes in your ears
It’s hard to believe that something as simple as pressure changes in your ears can cause so much trouble. When your body is submerged, the air space inside your ear may expand and contract as you move up and down in the water.. Did you know that when the air pressure around you changes, it causes a change in the fluid levels inside of your body? This too can result in nausea and vomiting.
You may experience motion sickness from swimming
It might sound strange, but experiencing motion sickness from swimming can cause vomiting while swimming or even after getting out of the pool.
This type of motion sickness typically happens when someone has been exposed to long periods of pressure changes underwater or sudden changes in pressure.
This can happen when you are swimming in a pool or the ocean. It’s also possible to experience motion sickness from flying, riding on an amusement park ride that spins and moves quickly (like one of those spinning teacups), driving over bumpy roads for long periods without stopping at red lights – even if your car is stationary!
Final thought
Although vomitting after swimming in most cases is nothing you should be worry about. But if you happen to vomit multiple of times, you should always seek consultant from a doctor.
Safe swimming, everyone.