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Pediatric Pointers kfOr.JmtfkT.Bdi Btdmhim wkk Mom Hmkk Cm* h teem like this winter has been a very tough year for flu and stomach virtues One of the main symptoms that has gone along wuh these two illnesses has been vomiting Vomiting is the forceful cjoctitxiof a large portion of the mouth It occurs when strong a closed outlet, fonnng food upward through the food tube and out of the mouth This is different from spuing up which is theeflbrtless <>pi ii i ng of oneor two mouth foils of stomach contents that is commonly seen ia babies less than one year of age Most vomiting is caased by a vital infection of the stomach or if a child eats something tlmt does not ngroe w ith their stomach Lots H ofumesvnnutingcaysedbyavirys is also accompanied by diarrhea Vomiting usually stops in 12-24 hours as the virus begins to leave the body. There are some simple recommendations that can be done at home to help hide with vonutina The first is to give dear liquids without solids for rfwutS-12 hours No milk should be given during thai time For vomiting without diarrhea, the best fluid is usually water or ice chips For older children, sofl drinks or kool-nid arc acceptable The key is to give small amounts until the vomiting subsides The one-swallow-at-a lime approach rarely fails After a child has gone 8-12 hours without vomiting, bland foods can be given if the child is hungry for solids For older children, start with foods such as salunccradters. white bread, soups such as chicken noodle soup. rice, aad mashed potatoes The child usually can be back on a normal diet within 24 hours after the vomiting has stopped. Not eating much solid food tor a few days will not hurt the child as long as the> are driahtag fluids. For bottle fed infants less than one year of age a good liquid to drink is Pedialyte or Ricehc This could be given for 8-12 hours After this period of time without vomitiim die child can return to regular formula. Once the vomiting has subsided for at least I hours ilAflHl-??l|flKarti mwliiignwiMl and strained bananas and can return to a normal diet within 1-2 days after the vomiting starts For breast food babies, the key is to provide breast milk in smaller amounts than usual This would mean feed i ng t he b.ib\ for a shorter period of lime on one breast instead of both After a baby has gone 8 hours without vomiting, the child can return to nursing on both sides If the vomiting continues despite shorter periods of breastfeeding, the child should be placedon water orPcdialytc As soon as four hours has passed without vomiting, the child may return to nursing, bul again in smaller amounts It is important during the first eight hours of vomiting to discontinue all unnecessary medications for at least eight hours Oral medications can irritate the stonmchand make vomiting worse Ifa child has a very high fever you can uscr Tylenol suppositories instead of giving it by mouth The key to handling vomiting in a small child is lo be patient A common error it to give at much Idem fluids at (he child wa ms rather than gradually increasing the amount that they should take This almotl ahum leads to continued vomiting Remember it is not always what they take, but , sometimes how much they lake Vomiting alone rarely causes dehydration unless you gh c drugs by mouth, milk or to much clear rfuidatatime So again, bcpaiicni and work at hav ing the child take the essential fluids they need until the virus passes away Thatisallonvpmiting We will talk with vou again ncM time WE WILL BUY! 19TH & 20TH CENTURY ART BY MAJOR ARTISTS INTERESTED IN PAINTINGS, SCULPTURES, PRINTS AND BOOKS PROMPT GENEROUS PAYMENTS AVAILABLE! 9 IF INTERESTED WILL VISIT PERSONALLY Aw# ?. 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