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The General Services Administration (GSA) and the federal judiciary are in the midst of a multibillion-dollar courthouse construction initiative aimed at addressing the housing needs of federal district courts and related agencies. From fiscal year 1993 through fiscal year 2005, Congress appropriated approximately $4.5 billion for 78 courthouse construction projects. GAO (1) compared estimated and actual costs for recently completed courthouse projects and determined what information GSA provided to Congress on changes to proposed courthouse projects, (2) identified factors that contributed to differences between the estimated and actual costs of seven projects selected for detailed review, and (3) identified strategies that were used to help control the costs of the seven selected projects.
The actual costs of courthouse construction projects exceeded the estimated costs submitted to Congress at the design and construction phases by an average of 17 percent and 5 percent, respectively, and the reasons for the cost changes were not consistently explained. The actual costs were closer to the estimates provided at the construction phase, but the actual cost still varied widely from the estimate for some projects. Both the estimated cost and the proposed building size often changed between the two funding requests. GSA did not always indicate that changes had occurred or explain the reasons for the changes. Including this information would be consistent with leading practices in capital decision making. For the seven projects GAO reviewed in detail, most cost changes resulted from changes to the project's scope or from postponing the start of construction. For example, scope changes called for by security requirements and revisions to the U.S. Marshals Service's Design Guide increased the costs of some projects. Postponing the start of construction also increased costs because of inflation and changes in local market conditions. Factors that led to postponing construction included difficulties with site acquisition and GSA receiving funding later than anticipated. GSA used several strategies to help reduce or control costs for the seven projects, including value engineering, modified contracting methods, and involving tenant agencies. Value engineering was used during design on all projects, and in some cases, resulted in the use of less expensive materials to finish the courthouse interiors, but in other cases resulted in changes that could increase the long-term cost of operating the buildings. Some project managers used modified contracting methods to control costs by reducing the time between the design and construction phases. Project managers also used a variety of approaches for involving tenant agencies in decisions about the building design and informing them about the progress of the project.
Recommendation for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: GSA's Internal Controls and Audit Followup Division reported to us that on 3/21/06, this recommendation was fully implemented.
Recommendation: To improve the usefulness of the information on courthouse construction projects that GSA provides to Congress, the Administrator of GSA, when requesting funding for those projects, should identify and explain changes in estimated costs and building size from the information provided to Congress in prior project prospectuses or fact sheets.
Agency Affected: General Services Administration
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It was a winning weekend for the Owen County boy's track team in Cynthiana. The team took part in the Harrison County Invitational on Saturday and squeaked past Harrison County to claim the overall title.
The Owen County girls track team competed on Tuesday night at the NCKC Meet at Walton-Verona. The girls finished second overall behind the Lady Bearcats of Walton-Verona.
The Owen County Lady Rebels reached the championship game of the 31st District Tournament a season ago. In doing so they defeated Gallatin County in the semifinals and two more times during the regular season.
The Lady Rebels picked up in 2016 where they left off last year against 31st District rivals when they hosted the Lady Wildcats last Wednesday. Owen County got on the board first in the bottom of the third and went on to win the game 5-0. Megan Wilhoite picked up the win on the mound as she held Gallatin County to four hits.
The Owen County baseball team picked up a conference victory last week against the newest member of the NCKC.
The Rebels welcomed the Lloyd Juggernauts to Dunavent Field last Tuesday. It was the first meeting between the two schools on the diamond since the Juggernauts joined the North Central Kentucky Conference.
The track team hosted the Owen County Gold Medal Meet on Thursday night. Both the girls and the boys came out on top when the night was complete. The two teams bested Grant County, Frankfort and Carroll County.
In the girl's meet, Owen County finished with 118 points. Grant County was second with 59, Frankfort third with 26 and Carroll County fourth with 17. The Lady Rebels finished first in a total of twelve events.
Rebels standout Carson Williams traveled to Louisville Friday night to participate in the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Basketball Classic at Freedom Hall.
Williams also played in the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches All-Star Game Saturday at Transylvania University in Lexington. He scored 19 points.
Rebels standout Carson Williams was named the Kentucky team's MVP during Saturday's 25th annual all-star game at Thomas More College, featuring top players from Ohio and other Kentucky schools. Williams scored 18 points during the contest. The Kentucky team fell to Ohio by two points in a 94-92 loss.
It was a spring break trip to the lovely city of Madisonville for the Owen County baseball team. The Rebels enjoyed their stay, winning three of the four games they played.
Last Tuesday, the team had no problems with Webster County as the Rebels dismantled the Trojans 13-0 in five innings. Michael Dunaway picked up the win on the mound allowing just three hits while striking out nine batters. Austin Fitzgerald drove in four runs while Grant Cobb scored three times.
After a tough weekend in Cynthiana the Owen County softball team is getting ready to open up play in the 31st District this week.
The Lady Rebels will get started today as they host Gallatin County. Owen County defeated the Lady Wildcats three times last season. The third win came in the semifinals of the 31st District Tournament. Overall the Lady Rebels were 7-3 against district competition in 2015.
The University of the Cumberlands is enjoying success this season thanks to a pair of Owen County alums.
Their head coach, Brad Shelton, just became the school's all-time winningest coach while senior Stone Osborne is finding success both in the field and at the plate.
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Full relief is not expected until 2015.
The excess crude has suppressed prices for local producers, driving down the sales price as much as $20 a barrel as compared with international prices.
"It's a good problem to have for the country. We're finding lots of hydrocarbon," said Jeff Hume, vice chairman of strategic growth initiatives at Oklahoma City-based Continental Resources Inc. "There's going to be a few hiccups along the way. You get one piece of pipe built and just move the glut from one point to the next until the entire system is upgraded. When you get everything flowing, it should be really good for the country."
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Until then, however, producers in much of Oklahoma, Texas and surrounding areas likely will continue to see their sales prices depressed relative to the rest of the world. West Texas International, priced at Cushing, closed at $97.31 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude, priced in London, closed at $118.
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The last several decades have marked a continued erosion of the rule of law in America's federal government. The gradual change has resulted from Congress ceding its constitutional powers, leaving essentially a type of ad hoc rule by the President and the executive branch agencies.
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Jeff Jordan (Mike's son) drops basketball for life after hoops
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Michael Jordan's son, Jeff Jordan, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year.
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Jonathan Ferrey/Getty ImagesJeff Jordan walked on at Illinois, then received a scholarship. He appeared in 59 games for the Illini.
The second-year player who walked on with the Illini said Wednesday he plans to focus on his studies.
"I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here," Jordan in a statement. "But I have come to the point where I'm ready to focus on life after basketball."
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yes even with the mounting , the additional string is saved but after i reboot the phone to see changes , i see no onscreen buttons and the string is removed.
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Region's avian diversity at risk?
The altered regional landscape has proved beneficial to some bird species. Artificial water sources like reservoirs and golf courses are a boon to ducks and geese, while lush gardens and planted trees have created habitat and expanded the range for escaped exotics like red-crowned parrots and the ubiquitous American crow.
Decades of development have significantly reduced the habitat — and thus the viability — of species like the burrowing owl, greater roadrunner and yellow-billed cuckoo. The brown creeper is a mountain forest bird. The firestorms of this decade reduced much of its living space to ashes.
Some birds are adapting to their new surroundings. The Cooper's hawk and red-shouldered hawk nest in nonnative eucalyptus trees and don't require lots of open space for hunting. Black phoebes are often found around people — and water, natural or artificial. Nuttall's woodpecker favors trees people like to plant, such as liquidambar and birch. The house finch, a consummate generalist, is the most common breeding bird in the county.
Among its assorted accolades, San Diego can claim to be among the "birdiest" regions in the country, at least according to an annual contest sponsored by the American Birding Association.
Last year, for example, San Diego placed second among Pacific coast counties with 260 bird species observed during the three-day competition period, trailing only Los Angeles County with 264 sighted species. The city of San Diego, meanwhile, was listed as the second birdiest coastal metropolis with 198 species, behind only Corpus Christi, Texas, with 217 species. Top three finishes for the county and city are routine.
Of course, winning the title of "birdiest" involves a bit of luck and a lot of field observers, but this region has long enjoyed remarkable and indisputable avian diversity. More than 500 bird species have been sighted and recorded here: natives, migrants and exotics. It's said no county in the continental United States is home — or at least stopping place — to more kinds of birds.
But that is changing — and mostly for the worse.
"People see the kinds and numbers of birds here and they are amazed," said Jim Peugh, conservation chairman for the San Diego chapter of the Audubon Society, "but it's the phenomenon of shifting baselines. They don't realize what has been lost."
In the 19th century, for example, California condors (Gymnogyps californianus) still glided in numbers through local skies. In the winter of 1886, according to one news report, hundreds of condors descended upon Warner's Ranch near Palomar Mountain to feast upon 3,000 lambs frozen to death in a snowstorm. In 1915, a colony of at least 1,000 California least terns (Sternula antillarum browni) could be seen nesting on Mission Bay.
Now, the condors are gone from the county and the least terns are on the federal endangered species list. Five other species that once nested regularly in the region no longer do so: the fulvous whistling duck (Dendrocygna bicolor), Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni), black rail (Laterallus jamaicensis), yellow-billed cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) and bank swallow (Riparia riparia)
The decline of these species and others broadly correlates with the growth and development of the county, particular after World War II, said Peugh. "Back in the 1950s, you could take a trolley to the end of the line in what is now North Park and it would be wilderness."
The county attracts and houses myriad bird species because it is also spatially and ecologically diverse, with wetlands, coastal scrub, riparian woodlands, oak forests and mountains, the last creating different kinds of habitats depending upon altitude and rainfall. The loss of much of this area to development and urbanization has been detrimental to the majority of local bird species, said Phil Unitt, curator of birds at the San Diego Natural History Museum and author of the San Diego Bird Atlas.


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You and a friend (optional) can make money while having fun! Here are some great ideas! This will be great all year round! Even in the winter!
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1Find a few responsible friends to start your business with. Make sure they will work with you well and will help out.
2Get with your friends and decide what you are going to do. You can, walk dogs, water plants, babysit, wash cars, have a garage sale, watch their house if they go on a trip, watch animals, have a bake sale, wash pets, shovel snow, and much, MUCH more!
3Make sure this is OK with your parents. Tell them you and your friends would like to EARN some money and would like to start a business. Tell them all of your friends names and all of the info that you and your friends talked about. If they say no, then have your friend(s) ask their parents and have your friends call your parents to talk about it. If they say yes read on!
4Make up a name for your business and a meeting time on one day of the week. This will keep your organized and keep you from forgetting.
5Before you advertise, have a meeting and elect a treasurer, president, and a plan arranger (someone who keeps a calender. This step is only if you have 3 or more people.
6Advertise! Make a flyer that has you and your friends names and ages. It should also have what you do (walk dogs, wash cars, etc...) And a phone number to the arranger. You can Make signs and put it around town or your neighborhood. Make a new flyer and put it in mail boxes every month or two.
7Buy stuff for your jobs. Go to Walgreens or Walmart or pretty much anywhere, and get a watering can (if needed), a dog leash (if needed), pet wash (if needed), stuff for kids that you babysit, (if needed), a calender (NEEDED), and anything else you need!
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Haitian rescue effort from O.C. stalled
While tens of thousands remained unaccounted for after Haiti was decimated by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Tuesday, international aid to the impoverished Caribbean nation was reportedly being slowed down by damage to its airport and seaport.
Meanwhile a federal urban search and rescue team from Orange County remained stranded at an Air Force base in Riverside, waiting for more than 24 hours for a military plane to fly them to the island in hopes of pulling survivors to safety. A rescheduled time to take off at 8 a.m. today, would likely not be met, said Capt. Greg McKeown of the Orange County Fire Authority.
For now, the rescue team is waiting for word from the military on when a C-5 or C-17 will land at March Air Force Base. A specific time has not been set, McKeown said.
Meanwhile in Haiti, United Nation officials reported that people in Haiti are growing impatient due to the lack of assistance they have received since Tuesday, when the earthquake devastated the nation. The Associated Press reported that a looters had broken into a warehouse storing 15,000 tons of food from the World Food Program.
Time was the most precious commodity as night fell on day three of the rescue effort, with people piled under walls and ceilings of buildings that all but disintegrated when the massive quake struck. Thousands of names flooded a name registry on the International Committee of the Red Cross' Web site as desperate family members searched for news of their loved ones.
Orange County's 80-person task force is one of 10 FEMA teams being sent to Haiti. There are 28 FEMA urban search and rescue teams spread out across the United States, trained to respond during national or regional emergencies like earthquakes, terrorist attacks, hurricanes or other natural or manmade disasters. Orange County's team is one of eight stationed in California.
Just two of the FEMA teams – Los Angeles County and Virginia – are certified for international deployment. But with a nation leveled by an earthquake, President Barack Obama issued an order that cleared the way for seven other teams, including Orange County-based Task Force 5, to be sent abroad.
With an unprecedented deployment of the nation's urban search and rescue teams, air transportation was a luxury item Wednesday as rescue and aid workers across the globe scrambled to fly into Port-au-Prince's only airport. An urban search and rescue task force from Los Angeles County Fire arrived on the island Thursday morning.
Orange County's team was called into action Wednesday evening. They were packed and ready to go by 3 a.m. Thursday.
Instead of March Air Force Base, the Orange County task force's first stop was a Sam's Club parking lot a few miles north of the base. That's where the team tried to sleep, tucked in for the night on their bus, a result of base personnel refusing to let the team onto the base until a public affairs officer arrived in the morning.
The team was cleared to move onto the base Thursday, but late Thursday afternoon, it was still waiting for a plane to take it to Haiti.
Task force members had to choose what equipment they could live without on their three-week rescue mission. There simply wasn't enough room on the plane for all of their gear, McKeown said.
Task Force 5 is made up of more than 80 rescuers, doctors and engineers from the OCFA, as well as Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana and Montebello fire departments, and the Chino Valley Fire Protection District.
A briefing Tuesday night warned task force members of the dangers they would be facing: lack of reliable food and water, stacks of decaying bodies, malaria-carrying mosquitoes and the highest rate of HIV infection of any Caribbean country, with an estimated 2.2 percent of the population infected by the virus. Predicted high temperatures and high humidity made dehydration a serious concern for rescuers and earthquake victims.
Team doctors warned the task force to take care of themselves first.
"It's a very unknown situation," said McKeown.
On a normal day, scores of Haitians would walk for miles to get medical care from aid workers. Now, tens of thousands are feared dead, with hundreds of thousands more in need of medical treatment. The country's roads are normally rugged, but chunks of concrete, buildings and bodies now cover the main thoroughfares, making it virtually impossible for rescue crews to bring in heavy rescue equipment.
Haiti has endured the highest rates of malnutrition and lack of access to basic health services in the Western world, according to the World Health Organization. Tuesday's earthquake decimated what little health infrastructure the country had, and health experts are predicting disease outbreaks may be far worse that those in the wake of other natural calamities.
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Highmark Inc.'s Allegheny Health Network has formed a joint venture with an Ohio company to run emergency departments in eight hospitals in Western Pennsylvania.
The health insurer's hospital system is stepping up competition with its much larger rival, UPMC, which formed a subsidiary 17 years ago to provide emergency room staffing and management to medical centers across the Pittsburgh region.
Allegheny Health Network Emergency Medicine Management LLC, which opened as a for-profit company on Tuesday, is managing emergency departments at six of the seven Allegheny Health Network hospitals, plus two independent hospitals, one of which used to pay UPMC for the service.
It is headed by Bruce MacLeod, who runs West Penn Hospital's emergency department and is a former UPMC emergency physician.
Allegheny Health Network partnered with Emergency Medicine Physicians of Canton in the 50-50 joint venture. Emergency Medicine Physicians, which serves 60 hospitals across the country, previously provided management to Allegheny Health Network's Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights and Allegheny Valley Outpatient Center in New Kensington.
The joint venture adds the network's Allegheny General Hospital in North Side, West Penn Hospital in Bloomfield, Canonsburg Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. …


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Nausea is the worst. Nothing feels right, sounds are off, your body's shaky, and the smell of food...well, never mind that. For nausea both mild and severe, there are many home remedies that will get you back to full strength, moving and working throughout the day.
Method 1
Coping with Nausea Through Relaxation
1Give your body what it needs. If feeling dizzy from your nausea, try not to move around too much, even when your stomach is doing somersaults—unless vomiting is imminent.
- The most important thing to do when fighting dizziness is to keep your head still.[1]
- Always get up slowly after resting to prevent head spins. Or if you get head spins, you can work through it.
2Apply cool, wet cloth to your forehead.[2] Although it won't treat the nausea or make it pass more quickly, many people find that a dampened rag can ease the suffering significantly. Lay back or tilt your head back so the cloth stays in place on your forehead, and re-wet it as necessary. You can experiment with moving the cloth over different parts of your body to see if you can further alleviate your discomfort — try your neck and shoulders, your arms, or your stomach.
3Relax. Anxiety is known to make nausea worse, so try to stop obsessing about how your sickness is interfering with your plans. [3] Make sure you get enough sleep, and take naps to rest during the day. Whether you feel better or worse when you wake up, at least you won't experience the nausea for the time you're asleep! Try deep breathing to treat a light stomach upset. The deep breaths create a different rhythm pattern in the stomach.[4][5]
- Find a quiet place to sit.
- Breathe in slowly through your nose, allowing your chest and lower belly to rise as you fill your lungs.
- Let your abdomen expand fully. Then breathe out slowly through your mouth.
4Surround yourself with pleasant aromas.[6] Studies suggest that inhaling the vapor from essential oils like peppermint and ginger oil can help ease nausea, but thus far the results have been inconclusive.[7] However, many people do feel better when surrounded by pleasant smells, whether from vaporized essential oils or a scented candle.
- Remove bad odors from your environment. Ask someone to take out the trash or clean the litter box, and avoid sitting in hot rooms.
- Get the air flowing by opening windows or directing a fan over your face or body.
5Distract yourself. Sometimes just taking a walk and getting some fresh air will help your body feel better. The sooner you do it after the onset of nausea, the easier it will be.[8] However, make sure not to distract yourself with activities that will worsen the nausea. If anything makes you feel worse, stop that activity immediately.
- Try to have some fun and forget about the nausea. Watch a movie or talk to a friend. Play a video game or listen to your favorite album!
- "Better out than in". Accept that you may vomit, and actually look forward to the relief it may provide. Getting worked up trying to avoid vomiting may be worse than actually throwing up and getting it over it. Some people will purposely induce vomiting to try to get the retching done quickly and in a more convenient time and location.
Method 2
Using Food and Drinks to Ease Nausea
1Have regular meals and snacks. If you feel nauseous, food may be the last thing you want to think about. However, it should be at the top of your list of cures! Hunger from skipping meals and snacks will only make you feel even sicker, so get over your temporary food aversion to get back on track.
- Eat small meals throughout the day, or snack on things to keep your stomach from being upset. Avoid overeating, though, and stop when you are full.
- Avoid spicy or greasy and processed foods such as chips, fried foods, doughnuts, pizza etc. These types of food can make the nausea worse.[9]
2Follow the BRAT diet.[10] BRAT stands for "Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast." This bland diet is recommended for people suffering from upset stomachs or diarrhea because bland foods are easy to digest and keep down.[11] While it will not cure the nausea, it will shorten the duration of your symptoms and prevent reactions from bad food choices.
- This is not a long-term diet.
- You should be able to slowly switch to a more regular diet in 24-48 hours.
- You can add other easy to digest, bland foods (clear soup, crackers, etc.) to this diet.
- It is important to note that if you are actively vomiting, stick to drinking clear liquids only. The BRAT diet is recommended only after about six hours without vomiting.
3Use ginger. Studies show that about 1 gram (0.04 oz) of ginger can effectively reduce nausea.[12] Take up to one gram of ginger at a time, up to 4 grams per day. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor before taking ginger — the dosage for pregnancy ranges from 650mg to 1 gram, but should never exceed 1 gram. There are many ways to work ginger into your snacks, though none of them provide a high dose.
- Nibble crystallized ginger.
- Make ginger tea by steeping grated fresh ginger in boiling water.
- Buy and drink ginger ale.
- Not everyone will respond to ginger. A portion of the population will not get relief from use of ginger, for unknown reasons.
4Make use of peppermint.[13] Although there isn't a scientific consensus on peppermint, there are some studies that show that it can effectively soothe nausea. Peppermint has been used for digestive problems such as heartburn and indigestion, and it may help stops spasms in the stomach that lead to vomiting. Peppermint-flavored candies such as Mentos or Tic-Tacs should be eaten in moderation, as sugary sweets can make nausea worse. Sugar-free peppermint gum is an option, but be careful; chewing brings a lot of air into the stomach and can cause bloating, worsening the nauseous sensations. If you're still on a liquid diet, peppermint tea is a great option.
5Drink enough fluids. Drinking 8-10 glasses of clear liquids every day is important for overall health, but it's especially important when you're sick. If your nausea is accompanied by vomiting, take special care to keep yourself hydrated.
- Sports drinks can be helpful, when modified. Vomiting can drain your body of both liquids and electrolytes such as potassium and sodium. Sports drinks contain both of these, so seem an excellent choice for replenishing these. However, sports drinks are actually far more concentrated than necessary for dehydration, containing far more sugar than necessary and unhelpful chemicals such as artificial colors-all to market the drink rather than necessarily what is actually best for you. However, it is easy to dilute the average sports drink:
- Cut the sports drink by half or quarter with water.
- Or, for every portion of sports drink, have a portion of water. This may be helpful if a person is being a bit stubborn about drinking water, but the sugary water is appealing. [14]
6Flat soda may help ease your stomach. Although it is high in sugar, flat soda can be useful to a queasy stomach. To make a soda flat, put it in a Tupperware-like container, shake, let out the air, seal, shake, until no more carbonation is left.
- Cola has been used as an anti-nausea cure for a long time, even before the use of it in soft drinks.
- Ginger ale containing real ginger likewise is a anti-nausea elixir.
7Stay away from harmful drinks. Although drinking liquids is important, there are some drinks that will make your nausea worse. Alcohol, caffeine, and carbonated beverages, for example, are not useful for nausea treatment, as they can further irritate the stomach.[15] If your nausea is accompanied by diarrhea, avoid milk and other dairy products until you've recovered. The lactose in dairy is hard to digest, and will worsen or prolong the diarrhea.[16]
Method 3
Taking Medications to Treat Nausea
1Seek relief with non-prescription drugs. If you're sure that the nausea has a temporary cause and isn't a symptom underlying medical issue, you can take a variety of over-the-counter medications. Try to pinpoint the cause of your nausea — whether upset stomach or motion sickness — before purchasing an over-the-counter drug. They're often targeted toward specific types of nausea.
- For example, nausea from an upset stomach or gastroenteritis can be treated with Pepto-Bismol, Maalox, or Mylanta.
- Nausea from motion sickness, though, would be better treated with Dramamine.
2See a doctor for prescription medication if necessary. Some medical procedures, like surgery or cancer treatment, can cause severe nausea that requires prescription-strength drugs. Nausea can also be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease or peptic ulcers.[17] There are many different classes of drugs that can be used to treat nausea, and a doctor will be able to match your cause to an appropriate medication.[18]
- For example, Zofran (ondansetron) is commonly used to offset the nausea from chemotherapy and radiation treatment.[19]
- Phenergan (promethazine) is prescribed for use after surgeries and to treat motion sickness, and scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness alone.[20][21]
- Domperidone (sold as Motilium in the UK) is used to treat seriously upset stomachs, and is sometimes used as part of treatment for Parkinson's disease.[22]
3Take all medications as directed. Read the labels on over-the-counter medications closely for dosage instructions, and follow them carefully. Prescription medication also carries instructions on the packaging, but defer to your doctor's instructions. She may slightly alter your dosage based on her knowledge of your medical history.
- These powerful medications can have serious unwanted side effects if taken incorrectly. For example, a Zofran overdose might cause temporary blindness, hypotension and faintness, and severe constipation.[23]
Method 4
Addressing the Cause of Your Nausea
1Are you sick? One of the main causes of nausea is simply having an illness. A flu bug, stomach ailment, or other illnesses can be a major cause of nausea.
- This may be a good time to check for a fever. While not every illness causes elevated fever, it can help narrow down why the nausea is happening.
- Was it something you ate that turned bad? Food poisoning is surprisingly common. Check with other members of your household--if all of your roommates have stomachaches after eating dinner last night, it may be due to food poisoning.
- If you keep having issues more than a couple of days, it is possible that you may have a gastro-intestinal issue that goes beyond a "stomach bug". There are a lot of medical reasons nausea happens, from the simple to severe. A trip to your general practitioner may be in order. Severe and prolonged nausea may even be a reason to go to the ER (as discussed more in-depth below.)
2Consider food allergies or food intolerance. If you have frequent bouts of nausea, keep a journal for a couple weeks to see if you can find a pattern that points to the culprit. If you suspect food intolerance or other reactions, avoid or limit the food and talk to your doctor.
- Lactose intolerance is a common cause of nausea. [24] The ability to digest milk comfortably as an adult is mostly limited to people of European descent, and even then many are lactose-intolerant. Use over-the-counter medications like Lactaid or Dairy Ease to help you digest dairy items. Or stick with milk products in which are processed by enzymes, such as yogurt and cheese.
- Food sensitivities or even allergies can be another issue. If you notice that you feel queasy shortly after eating strawberries or foods with strawberry, this may be an indicator of this problem.
- Food sensitivity and intolerance can only be definitively diagnosed by a qualified medical specialist.
- It has become trendy in some regions for people to self-identify as "gluten intolerant" and the like without any sort of medical testing. Be careful of such fads. There are some people who react horribly to gluten. But sometimes the "cure" is due to a placebo effect or simply a person feeling better after a period of time, and ascribing the "cure" to the diet change when in fact it is unclear that it was the diet change, or the fact the body simply healed.
3Make sure medication isn't the cause of your nausea. Before introducing more drugs into your system to treat the nausea, you should first make sure that the source itself isn't one of the medications you're already on. Many drugs, like codeine or hydrocodone, can cause nausea and vomiting.[25] If you suffer from ongoing nausea, talk to your doctor about whether any of your medications list it as a side effect. He or she may be able to suggest an alternate medication or a lower dosage.
4Consider motion sickness.[26] Some people get sick riding on planes, boats, or in cars. It can also be caused by things such as riding on carnival rides. This can be prevented by choosing the seat that will typically have the least motion — the front seat of a car or the window seat of a plane.
- Try fresh air, whether by rolling down a window, or taking a walk outside for a few minutes.
- Avoid smoking.
- Void spicy or greasy foods.
- Try to keep your head as still as possible to manage motion sickness.
- Antihistamines such as Dramamine or Antivert are great over-the-counter medications that can effectively treat motion sickness, as well. These should be taken about 30 minutes to one hour before travel, but can cause drowsiness.
- Scopolamine is a medication available by prescription for severe cases.
- Some people get relief from ginger and ginger products. Ginger ale (with natural flavoring), ginger root, or ginger candy can all be helpful.
- Avoid travelling on a very full or empty stomach.
5Know that "morning sickness" from pregnancy will pass. Though commonly called "morning sickness," the nausea that comes with the early (and sometimes later) stages of pregnancy and can come at any time in the day. In most cases, the nausea passes after the first trimester, so stay strong and wait it out! However, if it is severe, frequent, or increasing, see your doctor.[27]
- Eating crackers, especially plain saltines, will help you feel better, but avoid large meals. Instead, snack every 1-2 hours.
- Ginger products such as ginger tea have been proven to help with morning sickness nausea as well.[28]
6Hydrate your body if you have a hangover. If you had too much to drink the night before, you need to regain fluids before your body can start to feel better. There are also products available over the counter — like Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief — that are formulated to speed up the recovery process from a hangover.
7Hydrate to treat a gastroenteritis, as well.[29] A stomach flu or bug can cause mild to severe nausea and vomiting, and is often accompanied by stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever. vomiting and diarrhea can dehydrate the body, so make sure to replenish yourself with plenty of water and sports drinks. If you're having trouble keeping liquids down, try taking frequent, small sips rather than chugging a drink.
- Signs of dehydration include dark urine, dizziness and dry mouth.
- Seek medical help if you cannot keep down liquids.
8Check for dehydration. In cases of heat exhaustion and other situations in which a person can get dehydrated, ironically one of the symptoms may be nausea.
- Do not drink water quickly. Take a few sips at a time, or suck on ice chips so you do not trigger a throwing up response and make things worse.
- Liquids should ideally not be ice-cold; cool or lukewarm is best. Especially if you are overheated, drinking very cold liquids can cause the stomach to cramp up and throw up.
9Know when to turn to a doctor. There are many serious conditions which can also cause nausea including hepatitis, ketoacidosis, serious head injuries, food poisoning, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, appendicitis or others. Contact your doctor if you:[30]
- Cannot keep any food or liquid down
- Vomit 3 or more times in 1 day
- Have nausea for more than 48 hours
- Feel weakness
- Have a fever
- Have stomach pain
- Have not urinated for 8 hours or more
10Seek emergency care if necessary. In most cases, nausea is not a reason to head to the ER. However, if you observe any of the following symptoms, you may need to get emergency attention:[31]
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain or cramping
- Blurred vision or fainting
- Confusion
- High fever and stiff neck
- Severe headache
- Vomit contains blood or is like coffee grounds
Community Q&A
Do you have any suggestions curing nausea caused by a migraine?
- Rest in a dark cold room with no noise. Keep your head and feet elevated. Drink water. Read How to Get Through a Migraine for more advice.
I have had nausea that can last many days, usually after riding in a car. It never causes me to vomit. Can you help me with this nausea?
- Lots of people have different methods to deal with car/bus sickness. You could try chewing gum, sitting at the front of the vehicle and looking at something that is not moving, (example : the interiors of the car, your handbag etc.). However, it is worrisome that the nausea lasts for "many days" -- that really should be checked out by your doctor.
What if I've had nausea for over 15 days?
I have had nausea for almost a year every day. What do I do if I can't afford a doctor?
- If you're going to throw up, don't fight it because you have something in your body that doesn't belong there. Chances are, you'll even feel better afterwards.
- If you're trying to sleep, but you can't because of the nausea, try lying on your left side with your knees bent, as in the fetal position.
- Avoid alcohol and cigarettes.
- Take dried ginger capsules (available at health-food stores) to prevent motion sickness and accompanying nausea. It really works, and there are no harmful side effects.
- If your nausea is a result of chemotherapy, or other medical condition, you may be able to use medical marijuana in some parts of the world. Pay a great deal of attention to the laws in your area.
- Put a hot water bottle on your stomach.
- Take a warm shower.
- Try to cool down. Sometimes you feel nauseous when you are overheated. Try to drink cold water or use a fan.
- Chew spearmint or peppermint gum or mint.
- Put lemon juice on an ice cube and put it in your mouth and suck it you'll probably feel better.
- Don't think about it at all, it can also occur if you are cleaning with strong products; bleach and other products. And not thinking about it helps significantly! Don't eat spicy foods or extremely liquids food as it can make I feel worse. Try and eat something very little, sometimes over-eating causes to feel sick.
- Sit with your head laid back and your feet elevated. This will stop the feeling until you get up again.
- Avoid loud noises and harsh light. Relax in a dark and quiet room with fresh air blowing in if possible.
- Accept vomiting, it means there is something within your body that doesn't belong there. Although, if you are in an odd situation, for ex. in a car and you cannot stop immediately, yawning helps with some people.
- Try and go to the toilet.
- Listen to music and lay down with your fan turned on.
- If your room is too hot and stuffy then open a window or turn on a fan if you have one.
- Can't sleep because the pain is so bad? Try sitting up, it relieves some of the pressure from your stomach. DO not eat so late and eat healthy foods. not fatty foods. Drink water if your stomach hurts. See your doctor if it gets worse.
- Go through the alphabet and name an object for each letter. This will help you get your mind off nausea.
- You should also see a doctor if your nausea is accompanied by fever, especially if you are elderly.
- Repeated or prolonged nausea can be a symptom of a wide range of conditions, from flu and food poisoning to intestinal disorder and tumors. If you're nauseated and there's not an obvious reason, you should see a doctor. And even if you do know the reason for it--such as car sickness or seasickness--you should see a doctor if the nausea doesn't go away after a day or two.
- If it's possible your nausea comes from being pregnant, avoid any recipes that involve drugs or alcohol, or anything that might damage the fetus.
Sources and Citations
- ↑ http://www.entnet.org/content/dizziness-and-motion-sickness
- ↑ https://www4.mdanderson.org/pe/index.cfm?pageName=opendoc&docid=98
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As a member of 10 person lending group, Safina has requested a loan from Kiva partner BRAC Pakistan to purchase a new tailoring machine for the growth of her business. With the profit she will open a tailoring shop as currently she is doing all work at home. She will also purchase more items like clothes and tailoring accessories in the future. She wants to give her children a good education so that they can have a better life. Safina dreams to open her new tailoring shop asap so that she can increase her sales and income. Lots of prayers and many thanks for all staff of BRAC and KIVA from her.
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About BRAC PakistanBRAC Pakistan is a subsidiary of BRAC, one of the world's largest development organizations with a focus on microfinance and economic empowerment. It offers micro-loans designed to help small businesses, very poor clients and others, in addition to health and education services. Kiva's flexible, zero-interest capital will enable BRAC to expand its outreach in underserved regions and to women who have had no access to microfinance services.
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