earlier in the first 2weeks and a couple days it was 8 or 9 times a day then it got better like 4 times a day now he seems to only throw up after chocolate shake from mcdonalds that he loves and occasionally once more a day but hes lost 6 pounds and im worried any one have any idea what this might be? my doctor is completely incapable he hasnt been able to tell us what it is and he was going to admit him to the hospital today and we realized he was admittign him to do the same test they have already doen because they cant even remember what they have prefomed on my child they have given him an endoscopy (i dont no if thats how its spelled) and they found nothing in his digestive tract taht could be causeing it and they did an upper gi and once again nothign could it be gual blatter of lactose intolernent becasuse he never has regular milk he onll drinks soy and he has thrown up quite a few times after a shake but he does eat cheese with out problems so i have no idea help plz!!
2007-07-17 03:47:27 · 7 answers · asked by sexi_chic 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You've already been given some things to consider. Lactose intolerance seems the most likely. Any particular reason you chose to give him soy the past 5 years? He could have a partial intolerance and still be able to eat cheese without difficulty. Intolerances vary and a partial intolerance can go on to become a complete intolerance or remain as it is. Omit from his diet milk, ice cream, cream and sour cream as well as things that contain them. The gall bladder isn't related to lactose intolerance. Gall bladder function is related to fats, not milk sugar, which is what lactose is.
I don't think there is a secondary allergy to chocolate. Generally, this manifests as respiratory and/or skin disturbances.
Try making chocolate shakes at home with soy milk, Nestle's Quick and a blender. If I recall correctly, CoffeeMate makes a non-dairy frozen product that is similar to ice cream. You could add that to the soy shake.
Incidentally, Lactaid is one brand of lactose-free milk. There are also store brands as well. They're in the dairy section and are real milk.
2007-07-17 04:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter of 8 years has had a problem with vomitting since about the age of 5. We've seen some specialists (never went back to the Ped. surgeon) to no avail. This last time she also experienced severe cramping. I meet with the Ped surgeon tommorrow. It is more than likely being caused by malrotation. Rotation of the intestines. They can get twisted to the point that nothing (not even water) can be digested. There is a possibility that it is being caused by scar tissue - which cannot be detected by any kind of test. My daughter has a large scar and my gut tells me that her problems are related to scar tissue. Also, you noted that your son drinks soy milk, soy is also a high allergy food, try vanilla rice milk - it's really good and comes in "enriched" variety. I would definetly keep him off dairy products. Hope this helps.
arcie
2007-07-17 04:45:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask them to test for rotavirus. My son had it and was unable to digest milk for months but could still eat cheese. He puked a lot too and it can take months for the digestive system to recover. It's very common among children and animals and is transmitted by people not washing their hands and it also lives in the soil. My son had 3 bouts of it within 6 weeks and was hospitalized each time. He wasn't newly infected the second and third time, he just hadn't got it out of his system and made him sick again. Very simple fecal swab to test for it.
2007-07-17 03:54:09 · answer #3 · answered by lisa m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he may love those shakes, but you have to stop giving them to him. obviously he can't tolerate them. Especially as he has always had soy milk, he probably is lactose intolerant. And cheese doesn't have as much lactose in it as milk or ice cream. He may also have a chocolate allergy, that is becoming more and more common. You should probably take the boy to an allergist and consult a nutritionist.
2007-07-17 03:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter had the same problem and the doctors kept sending me home calling ME a hypochondriac. I got sick of it and got private health insurance. After 11 mths going through the public health system, one blood test revealed that all her vomiting was caused by a zinc deficiency. I gave her a 3 mth course of zinc capsules ( dissolved contents of capsules in her milk) and she has not had a problem since. She had had all of the tests through the public system too. Blood tests, urine tests, feaces tests, barium meal and follow through, CT scan for possible encephalitis.... the list goes on and on. If it hasn't already been tested, I would advise asking the Dr. or paediatrician for a blood test specifically testing for zinc levels.
Hope this helps and keep me posted on how your little one is doing. Here is my e-mail groovymum28@yahoo.com and we can chat about it if you want.
2007-07-20 18:29:31 · answer #5 · answered by Kelly R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is something he eats that usually makes him throw up, I think you have an answer right there. You gotta stop giving him those shakes! You have to be the parent and decide that even though he 'loves them' that you will not allow him to eat them because they make him sick. You can find non dairy products that he will also 'love'. Try cutting out the shakes and see what happens. He will be disappointed, but that's okay.
2007-07-17 03:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could be a food allergy. I would take him to a different hospital. One that specializes in children.
2007-07-17 04:29:29 · answer #7 · answered by je 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋