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What Causes Vomiting And Lethargy In A Child?

My 3 year old threw up 6 times in three hours (6am to 9 am). She is lethargic, and does not want to eat or drink. she has thrown up 2 more times (just a few minutes ago after giving her 5 ml of Pedialyte) and just keeps sleeping in between. What should I do?
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
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Hi,

Acute onset of vomiting is most commonly due to an infection of the GI tract, usually viral and it will run its course if this is the case.

In some persons, it is not and the vomiting may be due to another cause. If she is experiencing any significant abdominal pain then she should be assessed by her doctor.

If there is no pain then you can continue with the Pedialyte, no solids till she is ready.

Small amounts can be given but wait for 1 to 2 hours after the last vomitus to see if the stomach settles.

Give the 5 MLS at that time, wait 5 mins to see if she appears to get stomach upset, if there is none, then another 5 and so on.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Vomiting And Lethargy In A Child?

Hi, Acute onset of vomiting is most commonly due to an infection of the GI tract, usually viral and it will run its course if this is the case. In some persons, it is not and the vomiting may be due to another cause. If she is experiencing any significant abdominal pain then she should be assessed by her doctor. If there is no pain then you can continue with the Pedialyte, no solids till she is ready. Small amounts can be given but wait for 1 to 2 hours after the last vomitus to see if the stomach settles. Give the 5 MLS at that time, wait 5 mins to see if she appears to get stomach upset, if there is none, then another 5 and so on. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician