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What Is The Cause Of Vomiting Of My Child?

Hello. Last night my 6 month old was awaken out of her sleep by her body gagging then initially vomitting but only a clear saliva/mucus came up. (She was on her belly). Once she finished I tried giving her a bottle, which she only drank half (so not normal). Then she played like normal in good spirits but then started hearing a gurggling noise almost rumbling growling noise, then I saw her belly pulsating so I knew she was about to vomit again. She did but again barely nothing just saliva and the little milk that she had dranked.
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Welcome to the HCM

In my opinion your child seems to be suffering from a viral gastritis or mild indigestion episode. It can occur at this age because child tries to bite on anything in her reach leading to infections. You can take the following measures:

1. Keep her well hydrated by regular oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, Buttermilk, or oral rehydration solution available OTC.
2. Give her acetaminophen if fever occurs.
3. Start Syp. Zinc 20 mg once daily for next 2 weeks.
4. Offer her regular feeds and take utmost care for hygiene.
5. In case she becomes very lethargic and doesn't take anything orally, consult a pediatrician for proper examination and laboratory work up.

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What Is The Cause Of Vomiting Of My Child?

Hi Welcome to the HCM In my opinion your child seems to be suffering from a viral gastritis or mild indigestion episode. It can occur at this age because child tries to bite on anything in her reach leading to infections. You can take the following measures: 1. Keep her well hydrated by regular oral rehydration therapy such as lemonade, Buttermilk, or oral rehydration solution available OTC. 2. Give her acetaminophen if fever occurs. 3. Start Syp. Zinc 20 mg once daily for next 2 weeks. 4. Offer her regular feeds and take utmost care for hygiene. 5. In case she becomes very lethargic and doesn t take anything orally, consult a pediatrician for proper examination and laboratory work up. For further questions, do contact us.