Child With Severe Vomiting. What To Do?

Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2013

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Question : 4.5 year boy. He is vomitting since night. Even can not digest water.

Answered by Dr. Tanusree Biswas (-5 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for your query.

If the vomiting is so severe, it is very important that you visit a physician for immediate care. Prolonged vomiting in a child might cause dehydration if the water and ion replenishment is not done soon. Till you can visit the physician, you can give him sips of ORS ; it can be prepared at home by dissolving sugar in a glass of water with a pinch of salt.

If vomiting is severe and oral medications are not possible, injectable medications may be required to arrest the vomiting.

You must consult a physician for immediate care. I will be happy to answer any follow up queries if you have.

Wishing good health,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Mohammed Kappan