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What Causes Vomiting One Month After Accidental Ingestion Of Animal Saliva?

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2015

Question: MY SEVEN YEARS BABY WHILE PLAYING WITH CALF ( A LITTLE COW), UNFORTUNATELY HE SWALLOWED THE SALIVA OF THE CALF. IT HAPPENED A MONTH AGO. NOW HE IS SUFFERING WITH VOMTINGS. I SUSPECT ANY INFECTION TO MY BABY DUE TO THE ABOVE SAID REASON. PLEASE SUGGEST ME TO WHOM I CONSULT AND WHAT TESTS TO BE DONE TO FIND ANY INFECTION

Answered by Dr. Arun (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not related

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I don't think that which happened one month ago could cause vomiting now.
Probably a new viral infection or food poisoning.
I usually prescribe ondansetron syrup around 5 ml before food to control vomiting.
However if symptoms persist or he gets any other symptoms like fever it is better to consult with your pediatrician.
Encourage him to drink plenty of liquids to keep him hydrated.
Wishing your son good health
And speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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

Follow up: Dr. Arun (2 hours later)

Is there any chance of infected by virus. If blood tests shows favour results can we confirm no infection at all

Answered by Dr. Arun (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
not required

Detailed Answer:
Blood tests are not required.
There is no test for viral infection.
Most common cause is viral or food poisoning ( not one month before)
If vomiting persists consult your doctor to rule out dehydration.
Regards

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