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What Causes Extreme Vomiting In A Child?
my 20mo old son has been having the run really bad for a week and was throwing up the throwing up has stopped but he still has the runs and now he is not having any wet pampers I took himt ot he dr and they send he just have a virue and it will pass he has just been laying around not very playful like he normally is what do u think I should
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hi,
Diarrhoea and vomiting indicates acute gastroenteritis. Most of these are viral. If the stools are not bloody or mucus containing, this needs only supportive treatment with fluids and antiemetics for 3-5 days.
But presence of decreased urine output and lethargy indicates dehydration, which needs rapid correction. Try giving fluids like ORS solution or salted rice water to correct dehydration. Initially give 750 ml or 3 glasses, in small frequent sips, over 4 hours. After this give approximately 100ml after each water stools.
If he is not accepting fluids as mentioned, or if urine and general condition is not improving after fluids, kindly take him back to pediatrician for further management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
Diarrhoea and vomiting indicates acute gastroenteritis. Most of these are viral. If the stools are not bloody or mucus containing, this needs only supportive treatment with fluids and antiemetics for 3-5 days.
But presence of decreased urine output and lethargy indicates dehydration, which needs rapid correction. Try giving fluids like ORS solution or salted rice water to correct dehydration. Initially give 750 ml or 3 glasses, in small frequent sips, over 4 hours. After this give approximately 100ml after each water stools.
If he is not accepting fluids as mentioned, or if urine and general condition is not improving after fluids, kindly take him back to pediatrician for further management.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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