What could cause my son to vomit? when to take him to doc?!


Question: What could cause my son to vomit!? when to take him to doc!?
well im not the type to rush to the doc every time my child gets a fever or slightly ill!. but im a bit worried about him right now!. he has been completely fine all weekend and all day today!. he was playing outside with his friends (hes 7) and he comes running in crying because he vomited outside!. so i had him come in and take a warm bath and lay down!. of course i got him something to eat (soup) but he puked it back up!. i gave him some medicine and that also came back up!. but since he has been asleep he hasnt gotten sick or woke up sick yet!. should i be concerned or see if this passes!? he did say his stomach hurt after puking the first time!. any advice or things i should look out for!? when to call the doc!? i would like to see if this passes over night since obviously hes sleeping now!. nobody else in the house is sick so it cant be something he ate!. thanksWww@Answer-Health@Com


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im sorry to hear about your son :( many times a stomach virus seems to hit suddenly, making him sick!. He also might have felt a little sick before but just not said anything because he wanted to go play :) It's probably just a bug and he should be fine within 1-2 days!. Take him to the doctor if he's not better within 2 days of the first sign of sickness!. If he runs a high fever (102 degrees or more), vomits up blood or something that looks like coffee grinds, has severe diarrhea, or is getting much worse rather than improving or staying the same, take him to the doctor or ER (if symptoms are very severe or the doctors are closed) Just be sure to keep him hydrated by having him take small drinks of clear fluid that replaces electrolytes lost during vomiting and diarrhea (I!.E!. gatorade &pediatlyte) also, if he starts to feel better, don't give him any diary for 2 days or so after so his stomach has time to relax and heal from the stress of vomiting!. I hope this helps, I'm a paramedic so I know some things about this :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

He MIGHT have a stomach virus (yes they are horribly bad to see and FEEL) the last time i got a stomach virus i was 9 and i puked 6 times!. it was the worst feeling ever!. it could also be that he is dehydrated!. make sure he drinks lots of water!. if it gets any worse where he wont stop, consider seeing a doctor!. i hope he's fine for now Www@Answer-Health@Com

/Sounds like the flu!.!.!. Yes take him to the doc!. His symptoms are similar to mine yesterday!.!. I have the flu!.!. Good luck Grant M in PennsylvaniaWww@Answer-Health@Com

dont worry this happens to me alot (im12) however if he has problems swallowing tell the doc right away my cuz got this problem and he was int he hospital for long time, but give its some time unless it get really badWww@Answer-Health@Com

iT could be a stomach virus in 24 hrs (from first vommit) take him to doctorWww@Answer-Health@Com

hope he ok but keep eye out if the same in morn check to see if it hurts when push in on tummy or sides if si id see doctor apendasidis is like thatWww@Answer-Health@Com





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