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What Causes Vomiting And Excessive Thirst In A Child?
I don t know what to do, my 2year old daughter has been puking a yeasty smelling mucus all day today sense she woke up at about 9 am it s not 12:03 am and she s been puking all day. She can t keep down water or even crackers. She super thirsty, so much so that as soon as she throws up, she s asking for more water. She hasn t had alot if yeasty things, intact she hasn t really eaten anything for the last 2 days. She s been really cranky. Please help. I m worried and don t know what to do.
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Hi,
Cranky is expected since she feels so unwell. If she is dehydrated, she should be seen by her doctor because she may need iv fluids. If dehydrated- skin may be dry, reduced urination, crying with no tears, increased heart rate.
The fluid loss would cause thirst but if she drinks a lot at a time, it would cause vomiting.
Normally sips of 1 to 2 tsp are advised every 5 mins for the first hour if this is tolerated that the amount of fluid can be increased.
A fluid that has both liquid and electrolytes such as Pedialyte, should be used. No crackers or any solid food till 4 hours with no vomiting.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
Cranky is expected since she feels so unwell. If she is dehydrated, she should be seen by her doctor because she may need iv fluids. If dehydrated- skin may be dry, reduced urination, crying with no tears, increased heart rate.
The fluid loss would cause thirst but if she drinks a lot at a time, it would cause vomiting.
Normally sips of 1 to 2 tsp are advised every 5 mins for the first hour if this is tolerated that the amount of fluid can be increased.
A fluid that has both liquid and electrolytes such as Pedialyte, should be used. No crackers or any solid food till 4 hours with no vomiting.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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