What may be the possible cause for my 3 year old son's stomach pain and vomiting?

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1. There is a large rise in the number of acute gastroenteritis cases as of now. From your description, it seems more like a stomach infection.

2. I suggest you give him syrup Ondem (Ondansetron) 4 mL thrice a day for up to three days. You will also have to take care of hydration by giving ORS (oral rehydration salt solution) prepared as per the instructions on the sachet. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicines with consent.

3. There is a possibility that the child may also get loose motions. Do not worry. You can give Zincolife (Zinc) syrup 5 mL once a day for 14 days, in the case of loose motions.

4. You should give 140 mL of ORS with the passage of each loose stools or vomiting to keep the child hydrated.

5. If there is continuous vomiting along with abdominal distention, pain and the child is not passing stools at all, then it is an emergency and it may require sonography of the abdomen and immediate admission to the hospital.

6. In case if the child is dehydrated, lethargic or is refusing to feed, then it is advisable to admit at the nearest hospital.

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1. The ultrasound scan picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is suggestive of some obstruction, which is not a good sign. However, this picture may be seen in acute gastritis also. Please do the X-ray abdomen erect for confirming.

2. If the X-ray abdomen erect suggests multiple air fluid levels with dilated bowel loops, then it is an obstruction which will require a pediatric surgical opinion.

3. The most important clinical signs of severe abdominal pain, multiple episodes of vomiting without passing stools at all are suggestive of intestinal obstruction.

4. I would advise you to do an X-ray abdomen erect and seek surgical opinion if required by the X-ray.

5. Please take note of the warning signs that I mentioned earlier and rush to the hospital if you see even one of those signs or if you feel there is something grossly wrong going on.

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1. If there is an obstruction, then it may require a surgery.

2. But, as I told you, the clinical signs are more important. Get an x-ray abdomen erect and show to the nearest pediatrician available.

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1. I am sorry to say that the X-ray is revealing up to three to four places of air fluid levels. You can see places where there is fluid and air halfway. As I have not evaluated the child clinically, I would advise to take to the nearest pediatrician and get evaluated.

2. Again as I had mentioned, clinical correlation is also required.

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It is very good to hear your son is doing fine. You can update me on his condition anytime.