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Child With Severe Vomiting. What To Do?
Question: 4.5 year boy. He is vomitting since night. Even can not digest water.
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
If the vomiting is so severe, it is very important that you visit a physician for immediate care. Prolonged vomiting in a child might cause dehydration if the water and ion replenishment is not done soon. Till you can visit the physician, you can give him sips of ORS ; it can be prepared at home by dissolving sugar in a glass of water with a pinch of salt.
If vomiting is severe and oral medications are not possible, injectable medications may be required to arrest the vomiting.
You must consult a physician for immediate care. I will be happy to answer any follow up queries if you have.
Wishing good health,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
Thanks for your query.
If the vomiting is so severe, it is very important that you visit a physician for immediate care. Prolonged vomiting in a child might cause dehydration if the water and ion replenishment is not done soon. Till you can visit the physician, you can give him sips of ORS ; it can be prepared at home by dissolving sugar in a glass of water with a pinch of salt.
If vomiting is severe and oral medications are not possible, injectable medications may be required to arrest the vomiting.
You must consult a physician for immediate care. I will be happy to answer any follow up queries if you have.
Wishing good health,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
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