Vomiting with other symptoms of serious illness in children
Most vomiting in children age 3 and younger is caused by a viral stomach flu. With home treatment, vomiting usually will stop within 12 hours. If your child has a more serious illness, he or she usually will have other symptoms in addition to vomiting. These symptoms include:
- Severe pain.
- Bulging soft spot on a baby's head (when the baby is not crying).
- Drooling and trouble swallowing.
- New swelling, pain, redness, or warmth in one or more joints.
- Rectal temperature of 105°F (40.6°C) or higher.
- Severe neck stiffness or pain and fussiness.
- Skin rash or severe bruises.
- Frequent urination or pain and burning with urination. These may be signs of a urinary tract infection.
- Very rapid, difficult breathing.
- A child who is very sleepy or hard to wake up.
Immediate medical care is needed if your child is vomiting and has other signs of serious illness.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: July 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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