My Son (3) Has Reoccurring Bouts Where He Wakes Up

Posted on Sun, 26 May 2019

Question: My son (3) has reoccurring bouts where he wakes up early morning and vomits what appears to be mucous. He will do this about 3 to 4 times than appear normal for the rest of the day.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably a gastrointestinal infection follow the advice below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The symptoms of your son seem to be related to a gastrointestinal infection.

I suggest to give him daily probiotics.

I also recommend to give him an electrolyte solution such as Pedialyte. Drink cleaner water.

If the symptoms continue I suggest to give him an antibiotic like Bactrim syrup, which is an prescription medication. You should consult your doctor about the prescription.

I also suggest to give him a plain diet with banana rice and apple juice.

I also suggest to give him liquids.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

He does this about 1 a month and nobody else in the house gets the stomach flu. Could he be throwing up snot from post nasal drip?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can be throwing up from post nail drip

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

In this case it can be a snot from post nasal drip.

I recommend to use saline nasal drops and use a humidifier at home.

I also recommend to give your child a lot of liquids.

Warm baths can also help in relieving the symptoms.

Hope my answer was helpful.

Wishing you and your child a good health.

Take care dear,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T