In cases where after a meal the child has nausea and vomiting, this may be a sign of any disease. It is very dangerous when vomiting in children appears repeatedly, but even single cases require close attention. Sometimes the child himself is frightened by such a reaction of his body, and sometimes the parents panic and do not know what can be helped in such cases.
Why does the child vomit after eating?
Vomiting, as a symptom, can occur as a result of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and metabolic diseases. It can also appear as a sign of intoxication with intestinal infection or due to high body temperature, which is caused by viral diseases. If vomiting in a child is accompanied by pain when touched to the lower abdomen - these are the main signs of acute appendicitis. Most often, this symptom occurs when food is poisoned by poor-quality food or when there is an allergic reaction to foods and medications. It must be remembered that it is never worthwhile to force a child to eat more than he wants. In such cases, due to overload of digestion after eating, he may experience nausea and vomiting.
Vomiting in infants
In a baby, vomiting after eating can be more functional and manifest in the form of regurgitation. This is quite normal for a newborn if it occurs 2-3 times a day and in small amounts. Regurgitation at this age can indicate the peculiarities of the structure of the upper parts of the digestive system, as well as manifest in the case of overfeeding or when the baby swallows air during feeding. But it should be noted that it should not affect the behavior and well-being of the crumbs in general. In order that the infant does not have any regurgitation after eating, immediately after feeding, it is necessary to hold the baby in an upright position. And in cases when regurgitation does occur, the child should be turned sideways and hold the toilet spout and mouth. If the child in the first months of life often and plentifully regurgitates after eating, it is possible that this may be a sign of pyloric stenosis, a developmental pyloric disease of the stomach. Fountain-like vomiting in large quantities in a child during meals is possible with a spasm of the gatekeeper, which prevents regular emptying of the intestine. Also, frequent regurgitation is sometimes characteristic of diseases of the central nervous system.
If a child is sick or vomiting occurs after eating, it is best to seek help from a pediatrician. And with an abundant vomiting reaction, it is not superfluous to call an "ambulance".
When should I call a doctor?
- if a child vomits after eating and vomit erupts with force - this may indicate serious illness;
- if vomiting with an admixture of blood and accompanied by constant pain in the abdomen for several hours - call a doctor urgently;
- if there is a characteristic vomiting in the case of acute appendicitis.
Treatment of vomiting in a child
Prior to the arrival of specialists, the child should be offered to drink in small sips as much liquid as possible,
The doctor on arrival will conduct the necessary examination of your child and determine what can be caused by nausea and vomiting. As a result of clarified reasons, whether infectious or toxic, they will be recommended appropriate treatment.
As a rule, during the treatment the child's nutrition should consist of liquid boiled porridges, dried bread, fruit puree and yogurt. Then, when the baby gets better, gradually move on to firmer food, in order for the digestive system to resume normal work.