Why do people drink 7up when sick

Page 2 of 3. Because thy have sugar and ate easy on the stomach. When you cannot eat you need calories from some source and these sugary drinks fit that bill. Options Top. Replies 0. I was just sick last week. Isabelle Member since Jul posts.

Ellakennedi Member since Aug posts. Because it's clear. No shite. That's really why. Replies 1. Carbonation helps ease the stomach pains 7up and Sprite are caffeine free and thus don't add to the problem with the runs when you have a stomach virus. Same for Ginger Ale. No caffeine is the reason. Replies 2. Home Treatments Here are some things you can do at home to feel better when you have a cold or the flu: Drink plenty of clear liquids, including water and juice.

Drink 8 ounces every 2 hours. If you smoke, quit. Stay away from others who smoke. It irritates your lungs and causes a dry, hacking cough. For help to quit smoking, see our resources to quit tobacco. Get plenty of rest. Take acetaminophen Tylenol , aspirin not for people younger than 20 , or ibuprofen if you are uncomfortable.

Member since Jan posts. It's what I remember as a little kid. My Mother brought me 7up and soda crackers. And I like the taste of orange juice and cheese toast together for some reason. Notice the first step in flu treatment? Drink clear fluids People like soft drinks Coke and dr. Anytime u are sick the first thing a doctor will say is drink plenty of clear fluids BTW: my dad is a doctor. It's also good that is has sugar and sodium to help ur body recover after vomiting for hours, but coke has that too A flat coke helps with an upset stomach too Why do I feel as if everyone on this board is inferior to me?

Replies 3. No and no. That and they are caffeine free. British researchers conducted a study on the truth behind the soda remedy and went so far as to compare the contents of several sodas with over-the-counter remedies, such as oral rehydration solutions.

The sodas mostly just provided tons of sugar instead of boosting the body with necessary electrolytes. As far as easing an upset stomach for indigestion, it's often gas that's causing the discomfort, and while 7Up may help you burp, that's really all the aid it's going to provide via STAT. The acid in soda can also lead to a queasy feeling. Also, if the 7Up is cold, it's probably going to slow down your gut's activity and might actually lengthen the stomach discomfort.

According to gastroenterologist Dr.