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What Could Cause Vomit In A 4 1/2 Years Old Child?

HI good morning... My 4 and half year son has been vomitting from morning, for me it looks like food poisoning, no fever and he is active, no loose motion also, just that what he throws out smells bad. shall i start with zanocin liquid for 3 days or 5 days?
Tue, 9 Jun 2015
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As your child has vomiting without any diarrhoea or fever, it may be due to food poisoning or gastritis. There is no reason to start any antibiotic so early.
I would recommend you the following measures to help him:

1. You can give him antiemetic such as ondansetrone or Domperidone to relieve vomiting. Also use lansoprazole tablet for gastritis.

2. Offer him oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, soups, Buttermilk or oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration.

3. Give him proper rest.

In case of fever episodes, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be given.

Hopefully he should be fine.
In case of any further questions, you may contact me.

Take care
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What Could Cause Vomit In A 4 1/2 Years Old Child?

Hi Welcome to the HCM As your child has vomiting without any diarrhoea or fever, it may be due to food poisoning or gastritis. There is no reason to start any antibiotic so early. I would recommend you the following measures to help him: 1. You can give him antiemetic such as ondansetrone or Domperidone to relieve vomiting. Also use lansoprazole tablet for gastritis. 2. Offer him oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, soups, Buttermilk or oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration. 3. Give him proper rest. In case of fever episodes, acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be given. Hopefully he should be fine. In case of any further questions, you may contact me. Take care