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Can Fluoride Cause Allergy Like Vomiting In Infants?
My 17 month old granddaughter has been vomiting and terrible fowl smelling stools with a little mucus for a number of hours now - like 7 hrs - she finally kept down her last breastfeeding session or we would have taken her to the emergency ( worried she was not keeping enough fluids down) she has no fever and seems to feel great between the spells of vomiting - she also seems to be belching alot - and hiccups - she had a dental visit today and we figured out an odd coincidence - her last visit to the dentist ended like this 3 months previously ( they apply flouride to her teeth ea time she goes and I feel there is a link of her vomiting and the flouride ? Could she possibly be allergic? Are they using to much? Does this cause intestinal issues if swallowed ? Or are we just crazy linking this to these visits ?
Thanks for the question. By your description it seems quiet possible that the child is showing symptoms of acute fluoride poisoning. And fortunately its mild and temporary. Next time inform the dentist before hand so that this is not used again. Preferably do not use fluoride toothpaste too.
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Can Fluoride Cause Allergy Like Vomiting In Infants?
Thanks for the question. By your description it seems quiet possible that the child is showing symptoms of acute fluoride poisoning. And fortunately its mild and temporary. Next time inform the dentist before hand so that this is not used again. Preferably do not use fluoride toothpaste too.