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What Causes Vomiting In A Child?

My son started throwing up earlier this morning. I waited for 30 mins gave him some water and he threw it up almost instantly and hour later I gave him a couple teaspoons of water 10 mins apart n maybe 10 mins later he started throwing up white foam n crying. What should I do
posted on Fri, 28 Nov 2014
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Wait one hour after the last vomiting. Try a teaspoon of water every 10 minutes. If he is again unable to keep it down, I recommend consulting with your doctor. It is possible he may need IV fluids to maintain hydration.
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What Causes Vomiting In A Child?

Hello. I just read through your question. Wait one hour after the last vomiting. Try a teaspoon of water every 10 minutes. If he is again unable to keep it down, I recommend consulting with your doctor. It is possible he may need IV fluids to maintain hydration.