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What Causes Constant Vomiting With White Foam And Eye Rolling In Children?
My almost 4 year old daughter vomited soon after she came home from school. Today. She has been vomitting every 20 minutes ever since. Now it s just foam coming up every 5-10 mins and she is crying out in pain. Her eyes are rolling about a bit too. What should I do. She is exhausted but can t sleep for constant sickness. I have a 6 year old son and have experienced many sickness bugs between them both but never like this it seems different and I am v concerned.
Wed, 1 Feb 2023
Hi,
Usually, the white foam vomiting may be due to multiple cause like- empty stomach, acid reflux, bacterial infections and yeast infections. In all these conditions, the activity of acid secreted by the stomach is increased & it gives rise to foamy vomiting. Also, in severe vomiting, intestine secretes fluid to support in the process of digestion.
This fluid, when mixed with acid, give rise to foamy vomiting. In the case of your child, excessive vomiting seems the cause of vomiting with white foam. Usually this is not a matter of concern and in most of the cases, it generally stops with home remedies like adequate liquid intake to avoid dehydration and dilute the acid secreted in the digestive tract, thus treating foamy vomiting.
Also, frequent intake of small meals in place of 3-4 large meals also help to treat the vomiting. Still, if the symptoms are more severe like dehydration, palor, severe abdominal pain, then it is an indication to see your doctor and treatment done accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Usually, the white foam vomiting may be due to multiple cause like- empty stomach, acid reflux, bacterial infections and yeast infections. In all these conditions, the activity of acid secreted by the stomach is increased & it gives rise to foamy vomiting. Also, in severe vomiting, intestine secretes fluid to support in the process of digestion.
This fluid, when mixed with acid, give rise to foamy vomiting. In the case of your child, excessive vomiting seems the cause of vomiting with white foam. Usually this is not a matter of concern and in most of the cases, it generally stops with home remedies like adequate liquid intake to avoid dehydration and dilute the acid secreted in the digestive tract, thus treating foamy vomiting.
Also, frequent intake of small meals in place of 3-4 large meals also help to treat the vomiting. Still, if the symptoms are more severe like dehydration, palor, severe abdominal pain, then it is an indication to see your doctor and treatment done accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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