Suggest Treatment For Severe Vomiting

Posted on Tue, 21 Mar 2017

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Question : My 24 year old son woke up to go to work and started to vomit around 10:30 a.m.
He has been vomiting until 1:15 p.m. He wants to know should he go to the ER

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is important to take medications to stop the vomiting to avoid dehydration

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, you need to take medications to stop the vomiting to avoid dehydration . since it is not possible to take medications by mouth due to vomiting . then you should visit the ER for anti -emetic injections every 12 hours until the vomiting stops.
If he develop any signs of dehydration then go to the hospital as soon as possible to be treated with intravenous fluids
Signs of dehydration include: increased thirst, dry mouth, confusion , dizziness , fainting , palpitations which is increased heart beats and inability to pass urine.
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