Toddler thrown up 3 days in a row at night?

(June 1, 2010)

Toddler Throwing Up

Vomiting is a common problem with toddlers. Often, vomiting a few times is not symptomatic of anything serious. Your toddler may just be suffering from minor indigestion or may have an allergy to something new in his/her diet. However, in some cases, vomiting could be indicative of a more serious disorder and should thus be taken care of immediately. You should seek medical attention immediately if your toddler has symptoms like difficulty in breathing, shows any signs of severe dehydration, like splotchy hands and feet, sunken eyes, dizziness or excessive sleeping, in addition to vomiting. In addition, if your toddler’s vomit contains traces of blood (small amounts of blood is generally normal, but your toddler requires medical help if the amount of blood in his vomit continues to increase and if its color resembles dark coffee) and bile or if he/she shows any indication of experiencing abdominal pain then you should consult your doctor immediately as your toddler could be suffering from a bowel blockage or other serious conditions. If your toddler has experienced a head injury and has been vomiting more than once following this injury, then he may require medical attention for a concussion. If your child has been very irritable or lethargic, in addition to vomiting, then he/she may also be suffering from meningitis.

Your toddler may also be vomiting on account of a disorder like jaundice. If your toddler’s skin or the whites of his/her eyes have yellowed, in addition to symptoms of vomiting, then it is likely that your child is suffering from jaundice. Once you have identified the underlying cause of your toddler’s vomiting, then you can decide on a likely course of treatment. Generally, mild symptoms of vomiting can be cared for at home. One of the most important things to remember when your child is vomiting is that he/she can become dehydrated very easily on account of rapid loss of fluids from the body. Therefore, while caring for vomiting at home, ensure that you give your child plenty of fluids and electrolyte solutions to help prevent dehydration. Electrolyte solutions will be available at your local pharmacy and contain an essential mixture of glucose, salt and water that will help keep your toddler’s body chemistry stable. In addition, you can try a few simple remedies to help control your toddler’s vomiting. Chamomile, ginger and peppermint tea are very effective in treating vomiting.

Submitted by P T on June 1, 2010 at 04:06