What is vomiting?

Vomit is a sudden and uncomfortable return of stomach contents to the mouth.

What are the causes of vomiting?

There are many causes of vomiting, some of which include viral  infections, poisoning from food or chemicals, fever, irritation, and  other more serious but less likely things.

Home care

If your child seems to have a mild illness and is not taking in as  much by mouth, try increasing fluid intake by offering small amounts  more often.

Give older children who are more severely dehydrated (see warning signs) only rehydration therapy.

Monitor your child for the warning signs below, and check your child’s temperature.

Warning signs – Call our office for advice if:

You notice blood in the vomit, Call Our Office Now.

You notice a dark yellow or green color to the vomit, Call Our Office Now.

Your child refuses to drink, Call Our Office Now.

Your child has any signs of dehydration such as no tears while crying, dry lips and mouth, fewer wet diapers (around 6 per day is normal), or sunken eyes, Call Our Office Now.

Your child continues to vomit even on clear fluids or rehydration therapy, Call Our Office Now.

Your child has no energy, Call Our Office Now.

Your child has abdominal pain, Call Our Office Now.

Your child develops a fever, please refer to the fever page.

You have any questions or concerns, or if you have any doubts about the severity of your child’s symptoms, Call Our Office Now.