Sickness in a toddler can happen when they get themselves very upset, especially when having a full blown tantrum. Usually it is caused by a stomach virus, a cold or flu. Most vomiting stops after 12 to 24 hours. A toddler vomiting is not a very nice experience for parent or child.
But it may possibly be a sign of something more serious. A serious illness like meningitis can cause it, an appendicitis, pneumonia and rarely Reyes Syndrome. Even an infection somewhere in the body, such as the ears, throat, respiratory and urinary tracts can make a little one sick.
If a toddler keeps vomiting repeatedly and is very ill, the cause may be more serious. There may be an obstruction in the intestines, kidney failure or coeliac disease. Or there could be an increase of pressure inside the skull.
A doctor should be seen if a child regularly vomits after eating food. A condition that can make a child sick regularly is Acid Reflux. This is quite common as a cause of toddler vomiting.
They may be being sick because they have swallowed a poison or toxic substance. This could be a medicine, chemical or a drug. Or it could be brought on by eating contaminated food or water.
It is essential that a toddler vomiting is kept hydrated with water. Boiled and cooled water is best. If the child has been sick quite a bit and over a prolonged period, then re-hydration slats can be purchased over the counter. They help replace lost fluid quicker than just water on its own. These should be sipped slowly over a few hours, there is no need to hurry it down. The cause of the illness should be determined and treated appropriately.
But it may possibly be a sign of something more serious. A serious illness like meningitis can cause it, an appendicitis, pneumonia and rarely Reyes Syndrome. Even an infection somewhere in the body, such as the ears, throat, respiratory and urinary tracts can make a little one sick.
If a toddler keeps vomiting repeatedly and is very ill, the cause may be more serious. There may be an obstruction in the intestines, kidney failure or coeliac disease. Or there could be an increase of pressure inside the skull.
A doctor should be seen if a child regularly vomits after eating food. A condition that can make a child sick regularly is Acid Reflux. This is quite common as a cause of toddler vomiting.
They may be being sick because they have swallowed a poison or toxic substance. This could be a medicine, chemical or a drug. Or it could be brought on by eating contaminated food or water.
It is essential that a toddler vomiting is kept hydrated with water. Boiled and cooled water is best. If the child has been sick quite a bit and over a prolonged period, then re-hydration slats can be purchased over the counter. They help replace lost fluid quicker than just water on its own. These should be sipped slowly over a few hours, there is no need to hurry it down. The cause of the illness should be determined and treated appropriately.