VOMITING( CHILDREN) 119
What are the characteristics of the vomiting?
Frequent and effortless after feeding
Forceful after several feedings
Occasional, not associated with feeding
ACTION
TRY SELF-HELP MEASURES Babies often vomit for no particular reason. It is no cause for concern if the baby seems well and is gaining weight.
• Be sure to burp your baby after each feeding.
CONSULT YOUR CHILD’ S
DOCTOR if your baby seems sick or vomits frequently.
ACTION
CALL YOUR CHILD’ S DOCTOR NOW Your child may have a lung infection such as pertussis, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia.
Did vomiting follow violent coughing?
Followed coughing
No coughing
ACTION
BRING YOUR CHILD TO THE DOCTOR WITHIN
24 HOURS This type of vomiting in an infant may be the result of a digestive tract problem, such as pyloric stenosis, in which the stomach outlet becomes abnormally narrowed.
Does your child have diarrhea?
Diarrhea
No diarrhea
Does your child have any of the following?
Pain when urinating
Renewed bedwetting or daytime“ accidents”
Temperature of 100.4 ° F( 38 ° C) or above
None of the above
ACTION
BRING YOUR CHILD TO THE DOCTOR WITHIN
24 HOURS if you cannot identify a cause for your child’ s vomiting from this chart.
ACTION
TRY SELF-HELP MEASURES This type of vomiting is rarely serious and has several possible causes.
• Always burp your baby after feeding.
CONSULT YOUR CHILD’ S
DOCTOR if your infant does not seem well or is failing to gain weight.
ACTION
CALL YOUR CHILD’ S DOCTOR NOW if your child is under 6 months old. He may have a case of gastroenteritis.
• Make sure older children drink plenty of clear fluids.
CONSULT YOUR CHILD’ S
DOCTOR if your child is no better within 24 hours or if any other symptoms develop.
ACTION
BRING YOUR CHILD TO THE DOCTOR WITHIN 24
HOURS He may have a urinary tract infection.
• Give plenty of fluids to drink.
ACTION
BRING YOUR CHILD TO THE DOCTOR WITHIN 24 HOURS Your child may have an infection such as acute otitis media( an infection of the middle ear) or a urinary tract infection.
• Give liquid acetaminophen to relieve pain and fever.