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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Vomiting In A Child

Posted on Mon, 12 Dec 2016

Question: My grandson has been throwing up since 7 this morning. It's almost noon. We keep trying to get him to drink water so he isn't dry heaving. How long should we let this go on? He does not have a fever.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
ORS needs to be given

Detailed Answer:
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ORS (Oral rehydration solution) would be the mainstay of treatment as the lost water and salts need to be replenished. Unless that is done there would be dehydration and salt imbalance. If the child is not drinking at all and if urine output reduces, you would need to consider admission for administration of intravenous fluids.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 minute later)

So what ORS do you recommend. He is throwing up every 15 to 30 minutes. How long before we take him to the Emergency Room?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Any brand

Detailed Answer:
Any brand of ORS would do (ad the formula is the same). Also give some antiemetic like ondansetron. If the child becomes lethargic or does not pass urine in several hours, take him to the ER.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar