Vomiting, Age 3 and Younger

When To See a Doctor

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Do you think your child's vomiting may be caused by an injury?


See significance of vomiting caused by an injury 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.

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Do you think your child's vomiting may be caused by a recent injury?

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Do you think your child's vomiting may be caused by abuse?


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.



Author: Jan Nissl, RN, BSLast Updated: July 12, 2007
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics

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