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What Can Be Given To A Toddler For Diarrhea And Vomiting?
Hi my daughter is 3.5 years and vomiting from Saturday evening day one vomited thrice and day 2 vomited twice with one loose stool, day 3 she was usually okay but threw up steam apple that she had in her lunch, I am giving her ondem after she pukes and paracetamol for stomach cramp( they are very frequent) , today ( day 3) she manage had half bread toast for breakfast and 1 small steam apple with nothing else , she had market bought food, and I am suspecting food poisoning...my concern is how should I give her ondem, or should I wait until she puke??? Is ondem to be given empty stomach and what can be given for stomach cramps ?? She is not interested in eating anything, can I let her be or should I insist on eating a little bit ?
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
Hi,
She most likely has gastroenteritis due to a viral infection and not from food poisoning. You can return to the place where you purchased the food to inquire if other customers went back to the store complaining about vomiting and diarrhea.
Paracetamol can be given to a toddler for pain such as stomach cramps. Ondem is given to prevent nausea and vomiting that takes place after chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. It has side effects:
-irregular heartbeats,
-chest pain,
-shaking,
-fainting and dizziness,
-headache,
-constipation.
I would recommend she not have the Ondem. Does she have fever? At this point you can give her fluids such as apple juice, pear juice, Pedialyte. These should be room temperature, not chilled, Jell-O. Offer 1-2 oz every 1-2 hours. If there is no vomiting after 4 hours, offer 3-4 oz every 2-3 hours.
It is necessary to make sure she does not become dehydrated(no tears, dry tongue and mouth, doughy feel of skin, and reduced frequency of urination). When she becomes hungry, you may give her anything she wants.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
She most likely has gastroenteritis due to a viral infection and not from food poisoning. You can return to the place where you purchased the food to inquire if other customers went back to the store complaining about vomiting and diarrhea.
Paracetamol can be given to a toddler for pain such as stomach cramps. Ondem is given to prevent nausea and vomiting that takes place after chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery. It has side effects:
-irregular heartbeats,
-chest pain,
-shaking,
-fainting and dizziness,
-headache,
-constipation.
I would recommend she not have the Ondem. Does she have fever? At this point you can give her fluids such as apple juice, pear juice, Pedialyte. These should be room temperature, not chilled, Jell-O. Offer 1-2 oz every 1-2 hours. If there is no vomiting after 4 hours, offer 3-4 oz every 2-3 hours.
It is necessary to make sure she does not become dehydrated(no tears, dry tongue and mouth, doughy feel of skin, and reduced frequency of urination). When she becomes hungry, you may give her anything she wants.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd,
Pediatrician
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