Vomiting, Age 3 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Does your child have repeated vomiting (he or she has vomited many times and is unable to keep fluids down between vomiting)?
See significance of repeated vomiting if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your child's symptoms.
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Call your child's health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Has your child had repeated vomiting of yellow or green liquid (bile)?
Has your baby younger than 3 months old forcefully vomited 2 or more times?
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Call your child's health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Has your baby younger than 12 months old had repeated vomiting for 4 hours or longer?
Has your child age 1 year through 3 years had repeated vomiting for 8 hours or longer?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | July 12, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Terrina Vail |
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