Vomiting, Age 3 And Younger: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Is your child having problems with spitting up?
See significance of spitting up 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 today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
- Yes
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Has spitting up increased significantly in amount or frequency?
Does spitting up occur with other symptoms, such as diarrhea, constipation, or irritability?
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Your child needs an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
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Has spitting up without other symptoms increased over the past 1 to 2 weeks, and it has not improved with home treatment?
Has spitting up occurred for at least 1 month, and it has not improved with home treatment?
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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