My nephew is spending the weekend here and is vomiting and doesnt want to eat anything, Im waiting for his doctor to call me back but what else can i give him
2006-12-09 08:40:57 · 18 answers · asked by Melhyssa D 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
ginger ale
pepto bismal for children
water
hope he feels better
2006-12-09 08:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While he is actively vomiting or having bouts of diarrhea, just do your best to keep him hydrated. Pedialyte is great stuff for sick kids; you can also use Gatorade or a similar "sports drink" in one of the milder flavors. Don't try to get him to eat anything for a while. Let him drink when he wants to, even if he just throws it back up; his body WILL absorb some of it, and dehydration is a huge hazard in young children with diarrhea.
In the event that he becomes unresponsive, or has other signs of dehydration such as "tenting" of the skin (it fails to return to its place after you pinch it lightly), it's time to get him to the ER for IV fluid and/or other treatment. If you start wondering, then it's time to go - better to err on the side of caution than to have him seriously ill.
Once you have some indication that his stomach has settled down, start giving him simple foods - Jello, clear fluids, broth, etc. Most "bugs" that cause this kind of thing pass in 24 hours or so.
2006-12-09 08:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Love and concern.
If he did not have the problem before he arrived and has never stayed with you, it my just be anxiety. If he has been there before then it is not likely that.. maybe just the flu ? (Any associated fever).
At 5 he is likely scared without his parents.. so see my first comment .
Generic things..
1) Make sure he didn't eat something wrong (ie poison and such)
2) Is anyone else sick at his home?
3) Contact his parents..
4) Then try rest and liquids. Liquids are important to prevent dehydration - fruit juice if he can tolerate the acid. Children's tylonol (sp) if his parents say that is ok. But don't give him anything else until you find out why he is puking.
good luck.. I am sorry..
2006-12-09 08:48:25 · answer #3 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clear liquids only - like water, pedialyte, dilute apple juice (nothing with caffeine). Give only sips at a time. The doctor can suggest medications but, clear liquids and time are usually the best intervention for nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Of course, if he becomes dehydrated (no tears, not peeing, dry mouth, sunken eyes ...) then you should take him to the ER for IV fluids.
Hope he feels better soon.
2006-12-09 08:47:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is not interested in food don't push it. The most important thing is hydration and to settle the stomach if possible. Offer 1-2 tsp apple cider vinegar diluted in 1 cup (250 ml) water, with a tiny bit of sugar if he doesn't like it plain, in tiny sips every 2 minutes or so. This should help settle the stomach. Don't worry about feeding him unless he becomes interested in eating. If he does, you should offer easily digestible foods like plain yogurt, toast (no butter), cooked pasta, possible applesauce (but not recommended because of the sugar content). It may be a day or so before he feels like eating anything.
2006-12-09 08:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know this may be late.
the gravest danger the child faces in such a situation is dehydration. it's important he is taken to a medical practitioner as soon as possible.
but while awaiting medical attention (and without prescribing drugs on this forum), the best solution is to ensure that his lost fluids are replaced.
a very simple solution is a salt and sugar mix. the porportions are a tablespoon of salt and 10 tablespoons of sugar in 60cl of pure water.
it's unfortunate that he is also vomitting. so it's best to administer the drug in little sips
2006-12-09 23:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by thexper 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he gets plenty of fluids so he doesn't dehydrate. The best thing to give him is pediolyte which will replace all the electrolytes he's losing through his vomiting.
2006-12-09 08:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by latingirl0527 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pedialite drinks replaces things like vitamins and minerals helps to keep them from dehydrating. They also come in frozen form to help cool the throat from vomiting.
2006-12-13 02:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by msnanaev 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Emmercheck for vomiting and imodium for diahrea. If not resolved in one or two doses then you need a doctor. Kids get dehydrated very fast.
2006-12-09 08:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by richmicknremtp 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PediaLyte. It replaces potassium and helps prevent dehydration which is common in vomiting. Good luck and sorry about him.
2006-12-09 08:43:12 · answer #10 · answered by James 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
give him like a tsp of pedialyte every hour. It's what the doctor told my mom to give my sister like a week ago. She's 6.
2006-12-09 11:48:11 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋