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Vomiting in Children

Vomiting in children is common and usually is not cause for concern if it occurs infrequently. It is important to give enough fluids and lots of tender loving care until your child’s stomach settles down.


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Vomiting in Children
Vomiting due to motion sickness, eating too much, or stress Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Child with diabetes or other chronic disease who is unable to keep medication down Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Vomiting for more than 48 hours or unable to keep fluids down for 24 hours  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Signs of dehydration: decreased urination, dry mouth, change in behavior, lack of tears Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Vomiting and fever in child younger than 3 months Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Vomiting with headache and stiff neck Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Vomiting with severe, constant abdominal pain, or abdominal trauma Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Vomiting more than three times after head injury Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Vomiting large amounts of blood or a substance that looks like coffee grounds Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Vomiting with possible poisoning Symptoms in this category are serious and should usually be seen within 2 hours. Depending on your health insurance, you may choose to call your doctor to determine if you should be seen in the doctor’s office, in an urgent care center, or in an emergency room.
Vomiting large amounts of blood or a substance that looks like coffee grounds, with dizziness, light-headedness, rapid pulse, or cool, clammy skin Symptoms in this category are life threatening and require immediate medical treatment.

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