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Is An ER Visit Advisable For Persistent Vomiting In An Adolescent?

My 13 year old granddaughter ha been vomiting since about 4am. She has thrown up "17 times, grandma"
She just fell asleep, my daughter was about to take her to the doctors but decided that letting her sleep was a better option. The doctor -or nurse has yet to call back and I'm afraid they are gone for the night. Should we be worried about dehydration? are there things to look out for? No fever or other symptoms. When would an urgent care visit be appropriate?

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Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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1. since episodes of vomiting are far more than normal [17 times] thus immediate and urgent consultation with your primary care doctor or a Pediatrician is of utmost importance to check with signs of dehydration [thirst, decreased urine output, dry skin, sunken eyes]

2. At her Age vomiting could be due to infection [gastroenteritis] or because of rotavirus or adenovirus or one can suspect congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, so visiting a Pediatrician is mandatory, since he can determine the cause and make sure if treatment is needed or observation is helpful.
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Is An ER Visit Advisable For Persistent Vomiting In An Adolescent?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. since episodes of vomiting are far more than normal [17 times] thus immediate and urgent consultation with your primary care doctor or a Pediatrician is of utmost importance to check with signs of dehydration [thirst, decreased urine output, dry skin, sunken eyes] 2. At her Age vomiting could be due to infection [gastroenteritis] or because of rotavirus or adenovirus or one can suspect congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, so visiting a Pediatrician is mandatory, since he can determine the cause and make sure if treatment is needed or observation is helpful.