My boy vomited suddenly, twice . Not caused by coughing. What should I do?? 21 months.

Common causes of sudden bouts of vomiting are: - viral or bacterial infections (such as gastroenteritis) - cold - urinary tract infection - poisonous substance - ear infection - food allergy Such episodes will generally get better within a couple of days without any particular treatment. Ensure that your child is taking enough fluid (ORS, clear broth, cocnut water are good options) to prevent dehydration and try to get him to rest. Try offering regular food (such as crackers, toast, broths, mashed potatos, rice etc) after 6 hours of no vomiting. Vomiting becomes a cause of concern when you notice other symptoms, such as: - Signs of dehydration, including a dry mouth, lack of tears, weeing less often and floppiness. - A fever, with a temperature of 39 degrees or higher. - A lack of appetite. - Vomiting for more than 24 hours, or vomiting with great force. - A rash that doesn’t fade when you press his skin. - Sleepiness or severe irritability. - Shortness of breath. - A swollen tummy, or severe tummy pain. - A headache and a stiff neck. - Blood or a green substance, known as bile, in his vomit (keep some sample for the doctor to see). In such cases, please bring your child to the doctors. Do refer to these articles for more useful information: http://sg.theasianparent.com/vomiting-and-kids/ http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a25007793/vomiting-in-toddlers-whats-normal-and-whats-not#ixzz41REsE2RY

Vomiting in toddlers: What's normal and What's not? Anything from car sickness to indigestion can cause your child to be sick. Even a prolonged bout of crying or coughing can trigger this reflex. So you may see quite a bit of vomiting in your child’s first few years. In toddlers, a sudden bout of vomiting is most commonly caused by a tummy infection, such as gastroenteritis. This is usually brought on by a virus, which may also give your child diarrhoea. Other reasons for your child vomiting may be: a cold a urinary tract infection (UTI) an ear infection a food allergy Don't have to worry too much but do make sure that he/she drinks lots of water but in small quantity say 2 teaspoon each time.

Don't worry a lot. The reason could be as simple as something your boy has eaten that his body didn't quite like. Kids also vomit when they are constipated or haven't passed stools for 3-4 days. Sit down and find out what the reason is. Meanwhile give your chid enough fluids to replenish the lost nutrients. If his condition still doesn't improve in a day, go see a doctor.

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