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Suggest Treatment To Cure Vomiting
My 8 month old has vomited twice this eve, after dinner & all his bottle. He was very snuggly & clingy & a bit floppy before bed. Should I worry? how do I tell if he s hungry or just upset in the night? And if I give him milk how can I help him not vomit again? Any advice appreciated.
Fri, 10 Jul 2015
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Infants in this age group are prone to mild self limiting viral gastroenteritis episodes. This is due to their tendency to bite on everything in their reach.
Usually these episodes do not last for more than a week. Only things that you need to take care of are:
1. Proper hydration by regularly offering him feeds and oral fluids. Do not give excess sweetened juices as they may precipitate osmotic diarrhoea.
2. Start a zinc supplement such as ZnD or Zinconia for next 2 weeks. This will help in improving his immunity to such infections and early recovery.
3. Maintain a good hygiene in his surroundings to prevent such episodes.
Hopefully this will help you to take necessary measures. I would be happy to help you for any further questions.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Infants in this age group are prone to mild self limiting viral gastroenteritis episodes. This is due to their tendency to bite on everything in their reach.
Usually these episodes do not last for more than a week. Only things that you need to take care of are:
1. Proper hydration by regularly offering him feeds and oral fluids. Do not give excess sweetened juices as they may precipitate osmotic diarrhoea.
2. Start a zinc supplement such as ZnD or Zinconia for next 2 weeks. This will help in improving his immunity to such infections and early recovery.
3. Maintain a good hygiene in his surroundings to prevent such episodes.
Hopefully this will help you to take necessary measures. I would be happy to help you for any further questions.
Take care
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