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What Causes Persistent Vomiting In A Child?
Hello, My son (4 years old) has been throwing up once or twice a day for 7 days. He had one day (Sunday) that he did not. Our family doctor has assumed it is probably a virus. He shows no other symptoms and doesn t lose appetite or show dangers of dehydration.
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of persistent vomiting which seems to be due to food poisoning which caused electrolyte imbalance in body leading to acute gastritis. Sometimes it is due to underlying systemic pathology. I would suggest you not to panic at all. You should start treatment with combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole. Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after complete examination. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should get intravenous fluid administration as well. You can take banana on daily basis and light food. You should avoid taking dairy products in excess.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of persistent vomiting which seems to be due to food poisoning which caused electrolyte imbalance in body leading to acute gastritis. Sometimes it is due to underlying systemic pathology. I would suggest you not to panic at all. You should start treatment with combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole. Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after complete examination. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should get intravenous fluid administration as well. You can take banana on daily basis and light food. You should avoid taking dairy products in excess.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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