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My 5-year-old son is having severe vomiting after meals for a year. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is five years old. He has been having severe vomiting after meals since he was an infant. At about one year of age, the vomiting slowed to about three times a week, which is how frequent he vomits now. He is in the third percentile for height 39 inches at five years and weighs 27 p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very sad to see your child in such a situation. I understand that your child is chronically malnourished. Vomiting since such a long duration needs thorough evaluation. You can go for imaging of the abdomen and endoscopy with or without biopsy if needed. Please c... Read Full »
My daughter is vomiting continuously every ten minutes. How can I control her vomiting?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is vomiting continuously and she vomits every ten minutes. She cannot drink and even take medications because of vomiting. So, how can I control her vomiting? Is this due to food poisoning? If so, how to manage it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, Seek medical attention immediately as vomiting can lead to dehydration and other complications. As for the cause of the vomiting, it could be due to food poisoning, but there are many other possible causes as well. If it is food poisoning, the... Read Full »
My 4-month-old baby girl vomits milk after breastfeeding. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a four-month-old baby girl who vomits milk after breastfeeding. I tried using the medication Domstal, but it did not provide any noticeable improvement. However, she has been gaining weight consistently, with a monthly weight gain of 0.44 pounds. Currently, her weight is 9.5 pou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Here are a few tips that can help prevent vomiting in your baby: Burp your baby frequently: Make sure to burp your baby every 2 to 3 ounces of milk during feedings, or whenever you switch breasts. This can help releas... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My 6-year-old daughter has been experiencing intermittent episodes of vomiting. Two months ago, she vomited but appeared fine afterward. One month after that for four to five days, she vomited during the night, always after falling asleep. Initially, she had stomach aches and a decreas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I would like to inform you that some potential causes of recurrent vomiting in children include the followings: Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis is a common viral or bacterial infection that affects the gastrointestinal ... Read Full »
My 3-year-old had Ovex last night and had frequent vomiting and abdominal pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 3-year-old had Ovex last night, and since then his vomiting continued. We bought the medicine oven from our local pharmacy, and the pharmacist said that we should all take it. My husband and I feel alright, but my kid is vomiting and continues to complain about tummy pain. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is important to seek medical advice as soon as possible if your child is experiencing ongoing vomiting and tummy pain. While Ovex (Mebendazole) is an effective treatment for threadworms, it is possible tha... Read Full »