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What Causes Vomiting With Stomach Pain?
My 7 year old daughter has had 4 separate incidents of vomiting this week. The first time was for 2-3 hours about every 20 minutes or so. The second was 2 days later and she vomited for an hour about every 10 minutes. The third time was 4 days later and she only vomited twice. This last episode was 2 days later and she vomited about every 15 minutes for an hour. I am not sure what could be causing this and I'm obviously concerned. She has had no other symptoms really except for a belly ache. No fever, no real diarrhea, no nothing.
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
Some children, including babies, vomit for unknown reasons.
The following are the most common causes of vomiting in children:
Infections of the stomach, intestines, ear, urinary tract, lungs, or appendix
Digestive problems from gastroesophageal reflux, a blockage in the digestive system, or pyloric stenosis (narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestines) in infants
Food allergies, overfeeding, or improper position while feeding in infants
Poisonous chemicals or substances swallowed by your child
Concussion or migraines.
Treatment
Give your child liquids as directed. Ask how much liquid your child should drink each day and which liquids are best. Children under 1 year old should continue drinking breast milk and formula. Your child's healthcare provider may recommend a clear liquid diet for children older than 1 year old. Examples of clear liquids include water, diluted juice, broth, and gelatin.
Give your child oral rehydration solution (ORS) as directed. ORS contains water, salts, and sugar that are needed to replace lost body fluids. Ask what kind of ORS to use, how much to give your child, and where to get it.
When should I seek immediate care?
Your child has a seizure.
Your child's vomit contains blood or bile (green substance), or it looks like it has coffee grounds in it.
Your child is irritable and has a stiff neck and headache.
Your child has severe abdominal pain.
Your child says it hurts to urinate, or cries when he urinates.
Your child does not have energy, and is hard to wake up.
Your child has signs of dehydration such as a dry mouth, crying without tears, or urinating less than usual.
When should I contact my child's healthcare provider?
Your baby has projectile (forceful, shooting) vomiting after a feeding.
Your child's fever increases or does not improve.
Your child begins to vomit more frequently.
Your child cannot keep any fluids down.
Your child's abdomen is hard and bloated.
You have questions or concerns about your child's condition or care.
The following are the most common causes of vomiting in children:
Infections of the stomach, intestines, ear, urinary tract, lungs, or appendix
Digestive problems from gastroesophageal reflux, a blockage in the digestive system, or pyloric stenosis (narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestines) in infants
Food allergies, overfeeding, or improper position while feeding in infants
Poisonous chemicals or substances swallowed by your child
Concussion or migraines.
Treatment
Give your child liquids as directed. Ask how much liquid your child should drink each day and which liquids are best. Children under 1 year old should continue drinking breast milk and formula. Your child's healthcare provider may recommend a clear liquid diet for children older than 1 year old. Examples of clear liquids include water, diluted juice, broth, and gelatin.
Give your child oral rehydration solution (ORS) as directed. ORS contains water, salts, and sugar that are needed to replace lost body fluids. Ask what kind of ORS to use, how much to give your child, and where to get it.
When should I seek immediate care?
Your child has a seizure.
Your child's vomit contains blood or bile (green substance), or it looks like it has coffee grounds in it.
Your child is irritable and has a stiff neck and headache.
Your child has severe abdominal pain.
Your child says it hurts to urinate, or cries when he urinates.
Your child does not have energy, and is hard to wake up.
Your child has signs of dehydration such as a dry mouth, crying without tears, or urinating less than usual.
When should I contact my child's healthcare provider?
Your baby has projectile (forceful, shooting) vomiting after a feeding.
Your child's fever increases or does not improve.
Your child begins to vomit more frequently.
Your child cannot keep any fluids down.
Your child's abdomen is hard and bloated.
You have questions or concerns about your child's condition or care.
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