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Vomiting: Children
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Six unrelated children have been evaluated with cyclic vomiting syndrome and a strong maternal family history suggesting a mitochondrial DNA mutation. Manifestations suggestive of migraine were present in each child. Additional clinical findings present in all cases include: developmental delay (3/6 cases), seizures (3/6), and poor growth (3/6). The age of onset for vomiting episodes was < or = 1 year in five cases. An elevated body fluid lactate (lactic acid) was found in 5/6 cases. A mitochondrial DNA mutation was confirmed in one child with the finding of a large rearrangement. These cases suggest that mitochondrial DNA mutations can cause cyclic vomiting syndrome.
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Because kids have a much lower "vomiting threshold" than adults, things as simple as a ride in a car, a harsh cough, or mixing soda and chocolate can trigger vomiting. So for children, the preventive steps below are really worth the trouble:
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For vomiting in children and adults, avoid solid foods until vomiting has stopped for at least six hours. Then work back to a normal diet. Drink small amounts of clear liquids to avoid dehydration.
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Surprisingly, respiratory infections can ... lead to vomiting. When children swallow a lot of phlegm, the excess mucus can irritate theirs stomachs and cause them to throw up. Coughing can trigger vomiting as well -- a reflex that's actually designed to reduce the cough.
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A wonderful remedy in vomiting of children where large green curds of milk are vomited, followed by great exhaustion; there is a drawn looks about the mouth suggestive of nausea. The child is hungry, and soon after eating or nursing the vomited matters come with a rush and the child falls back exhausted, only to rouse up and go through the same process again.
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Medications against vomiting should not be used in children due to the risk of serious side effects. The most important part of the treatment of vomiting is adequate fluid replacement to prevent dehydration.
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