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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Child

Hi my 8 year old daughter has been vomiting all day today (11 times). She also has diarrhea (its like water and very very smelly). I ve given her popsicles and water (I wait like 30 minutes between each try), but she just keeps vomiting each time. Also, she tried crackers a little early, but also vomited a few minutes after. I bought her pedialyte but she vomited that too. I m thinking if this continues, I will take her to emergency tomorrow. Does that sound correct, or should I take her sooner?
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Welcome to the HCM
As she has got gastroentritis and needs proper rehydration and minerals replacement .Since vomiting for 11 times and loose motions can cause dangerously dehydration and my opinion would be do not wait until she gets lethargic and sleepy and do not response.As you have been trying pedialyte and other treatment but all in vain.When a child does not take oraly after trying for several times and she keeps on getting voimiting and loose motions,she needs to be hospitalized immediatly and given intravenously fluids according to her age and weight and follow accordingly.
Regards,Dr.Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Child

Hi, Welcome to the HCM As she has got gastroentritis and needs proper rehydration and minerals replacement .Since vomiting for 11 times and loose motions can cause dangerously dehydration and my opinion would be do not wait until she gets lethargic and sleepy and do not response.As you have been trying pedialyte and other treatment but all in vain.When a child does not take oraly after trying for several times and she keeps on getting voimiting and loose motions,she needs to be hospitalized immediatly and given intravenously fluids according to her age and weight and follow accordingly. Regards,Dr.Maheshwari