What can you do to help your child when they are vomiting?

Question

My daughter is 5, she has been throwing up all evening. She has tried to just do drinks, I gave her some apple sauce, then she wanted jell-o. About 10 minutes after eating or drinking she is vomiting it back up again. What can I give her? and At what point should you call a doctor?? She has no fever, and after vomiting, she is up and moving around like nothing even happened. What should I do, this is the first time she has had this kind of vomiting. Help please. Thanks

Answer 1

Most likely she is moving around after vomiting because she feels fine again. It sounds like she has a stomach virus. They are usually 24-hour bugs. Children will throw up all day, and wake up just fine the next morning. If your child complains of fever, dizziness, adominal pain, or lightheadness I would make sure to go see the doctor as soon as possible.

Answer 2

First of all, quit giving her stuff to throw up. A little sip of water here and there is fine, and I mean little. She thinks she's hungry, but her lil belly isn't. All she's gonna do is keep throwing up. There are so many different strains of stomach bugs going around right now, she probably caught something like that. Right after christmas, both my girls were vomitting, that's it. No fever or anything else. They got it within a few days of each other. Our pediatrician said it was a virla thing, it would go away. After she hasn't thrown up for about 4-5 hours, try to give her something little to see how her belly handles it. Call the doc if you're concerned though. You know your child better than anyone. Good luck!

Added-If she's throwing up, she can get dehydrated, so that's why you need to quit giving her the stuff that will make her do that. Stick to the little sips every 15 minutes or so and she'll be ok in th at aspect.

Answer 3

Your daughter probably has a stomach virus. Encourage her to rest. (Movies and snuggles?) It will be hard for her to keep anything down including water. The biggest risk of stomach virus is dehydration. Pedialyte pops are good to replenish the electrolytes in her body. They don't taste good to me but my son ate them. if she'll eat them it will help; if not try Gatorade. If she asks for food give her bland foods. Try broth and ice chips first. If she's still hungry give her some unseasoned rice and crackers. Ginger ale with the bubbles stirred out usually makes them feel special. Nothing acidic or milky. Nothing more for at least 1 day. They usually last 24 -48 hours.

Feel better:)

Answer 4

Don't push foods just clear liquids. Call your local hospital and see what they say. Could just be a quick bug but if the vomiting continues get her to a doctor. Kids can go from fine to critical in minutes!

Answer 5

like an adult the stomach needs time to settle down. NPO
meaning nothing by mouth for at least 2-3 hours till stomcah calms down and DO CALL A DOCTOR.
There is also dramamine for children.

Answer 6

She will stop when whatever is making her stomach upset comes out. Next, give her crackers or bread (something to absorb the bad stuff). Once she keeps this down, then give her some jello or chicken broth. If you give her liquids - make sure they are at room temperature. Cold stuff will only upset the tummy again.

Answer 7

Has she had a bowel movement in the past 24 hrs? My son has had this happen before and he was actually severely constipated. If she is not 'clogged' (for lack of a better term) call a nurse hotline at least and get their advice.

Answer 8

Try the BRAT diet. Bananas, Rice, Apples, Toast. All of these will most likely stay down. Just let her sip the apple juice. No gulping. Good Luck!

Answer 9

she should eat some solids like crackers so she wont be vomiting stomach fluids, and dont wait too long to go to the hospital or she will dehydrate and can die in a matter of hours

Answer 10

I would go to a doctor now. You can't be too careful with kids.
An adult knows if they are just vomiting, and not too sick, a child doesn't.