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Child Vomiting After Meals, Loose And Smelly Stools, Gas. What Could Be Wrong?
my son is fifteen month old.. for past 3 days he has startted vomitin atleat once a day after meal. he does two stols a day, one out of which is loose and smelly.. he has gas also. today he vomited after every meal and did not eat anything except 100 ml of milk and some water.. otherwiswe he looks healthy and active. please advice what could be wrong with him..
Mon, 19 Nov 2012
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I am sorry that your son is unwell.
Some of the most common causes for the vomiting that he is experiencing are:(1) intusseception which is a condition where a part of the intestine goes into another part. It normally presents with vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding and mucus in the stool, feeling of a mass in the abdomen.Treatment can be surgical or non surgical depending on the type.(2) gastroenteritis- gastroenteritis is usually viral in children, fluid management is very important to prevent dehydration
(3) gastroesophageal reflux- children my have gastroesophageal reflux which may present with vomiting after each meal
Because of his age and the risk of dehydration, it would be best, if possible to take him to a doctor for evaluation
I hope this helps and that he feels better soon
I am sorry that your son is unwell.
Some of the most common causes for the vomiting that he is experiencing are:(1) intusseception which is a condition where a part of the intestine goes into another part. It normally presents with vomiting, abdominal pain, bleeding and mucus in the stool, feeling of a mass in the abdomen.Treatment can be surgical or non surgical depending on the type.(2) gastroenteritis- gastroenteritis is usually viral in children, fluid management is very important to prevent dehydration
(3) gastroesophageal reflux- children my have gastroesophageal reflux which may present with vomiting after each meal
Because of his age and the risk of dehydration, it would be best, if possible to take him to a doctor for evaluation
I hope this helps and that he feels better soon
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