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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting With Fever In A Child

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2017

Question: My Kid is 1 Year 4 months old. He is having cold for a week. 2 days back he had a light fever and doctor advised Dolopar 250 - 3ml. Today evening he vomited after drinking milk l and Dolopar. He vomited again after 2 hours of sleep and after having milk. He vomited once more. Whenever he drinks milk in 10 seconds he vomits. Any cause for concern. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely due to gastritis, antiemetic and acid reducing agent will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Welcome on this platform

I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
Most common cause of vomiting with fever in this age is gastritis may be due to viral infection.
Antiemetic like ondensetron and acidic reducing agent like ranitidine/lansoprazole helps in relieving vomiting. Dolopar contains paracetamol and helps in fever. Please get the medications prescribed by your doctor.
Frequent vomiting may cause dehydration. So early treatment is needed.Sometimes vomiting is more after giving milk.You may try water or ORS to prevent dehydration. Watch for signs of dehydration like lethargy/irritability or decreased urinary frequency and if you notice any please consult your pediatrician immediately.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (7 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for your Reply.
Peditrician has prescribed Emeset ( Ondansetron 2mg/ 5ml) 3 ml before feeding twice a day and Rantac (Ranitidine 75mg/5ml) 2 ml thrice a day.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My pleasure

Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure that you found my suggestion helpful.
I shall be glad to help you out in future if you need any.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (33 minutes later)

Thank you for suggestions. Can you please suggest food that is ok for him. Can we give banana?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid banana, juices, citrus fruits and other cold items

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again

I won't suggest you to give banana as it contains chemicals which can stimulate cough. Similarly juices, citrus fruits like oranges, spicy goods and other cold items should also be avoided.
Give easily digestible high energy diet. You may give soups, coffee etc. There is no specific restriction apart from the above mentioned items.
I hope he will be OK within next 3-5 days.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (15 hours later)

Thanks. Fever is still there in 100. How much time it will continue?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fever may subside completely within next 2-3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi

After treatment the frequency and severity of fever starts decreasing. Along with this other symptoms also gets improving and child gets more active. This indicates that the child is responding to the treatment. But it may take total 5-7 days for the fever to subside completely.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy