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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Toddler?

Hi, my 4 year old son has been vomitting and had diarrhea for well over a month. He has no fever with it at all. He is ok for a couple of days and then starts it all over for 2 to 5 days. He has seen the doctor and they can t figure anything out. He has lost 10 lbs in like 3 weeks. He is already so little for his age. Please help me, I am running outta options.
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
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Hello,

You tell me your toddler is having intermittent vomiting and diarrhoea.

The intermittent aspect of his illness suggests that he might has cyclic vomiting syndrome(CVS).

About one-third of the child who have vomiting also have diarrhea. He is the right age.

Usually, the diagnosis is more likely if there has been a longer history of illness.

However, he has had a significant weight loss and it would not be in his best interest to wait any longer.

I want you to take him for evaluation to a pediatric gastroenterologist AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician
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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Toddler?

Hello, You tell me your toddler is having intermittent vomiting and diarrhoea. The intermittent aspect of his illness suggests that he might has cyclic vomiting syndrome(CVS). About one-third of the child who have vomiting also have diarrhea. He is the right age. Usually, the diagnosis is more likely if there has been a longer history of illness. However, he has had a significant weight loss and it would not be in his best interest to wait any longer. I want you to take him for evaluation to a pediatric gastroenterologist AS SOON AS YOU CAN. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Arnold Zedd, Pediatrician