Vomiting in a child at 2 years old is a signal of an illness or a serious illness. In any case, the parents must take action before the arrival of the doctor.
Vomiting in young children can be the result of poisoning or a symptom of a disease of various body systems.
Vomiting in a child at 2 years old is usually accompanied by other symptoms
Its reasons are:
- Problems with the gastrointestinal tract and metabolism. Vomiting is accompanied by diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. The vomit may contain mucus or blood impurities. It is typical for gastritis, ingestion of a foreign object in the gastrointestinal tract, for acute intestinal infections.
- Diseases of the central nervous system. Cerebral vomiting occurs due to increased intracranial pressure due to head trauma, concussion, or injury to the brain. The child becomes lethargic, he has a headache and pulse decreases.
- The manifestation of neurotic reactions. This is functional vomiting that can be triggered by an emotional state such as intense anxiety or fear. It occurs without other disturbances in the functioning of the body. For such children, the help of a psychologist or psychotherapist is needed.
In addition, the child’s body can respond with vomiting to medications or other infectious diseases. Only a specialist can determine the general condition of the child and the nature of vomiting.
Indomitable vomiting can lead to dehydration and other pathological changes. Together with the vomit, the necessary salts are washed out of the body. To prevent this, solder the child with salt solutions in small proportions. Give 1-year-old children 15 tablespoon of solution every 2 minutes or 3–5 hours every XNUMX minutes until vomiting stops. You can use the “Regidron” glucose-saline solution, which is best alternated with water.
It is advisable that the child is in an upright position, but if he is lying, then turn his head to the side and lift it about 30⁰ to reduce the urge to vomit.
Before the arrival of the doctor, the following should not be done:
- Give your child pain relievers, antiemetics, or drugs that affect bowel function – Cerucal or Motillium.
- Flush the patient’s stomach if he is unconscious.
- Use antibacterial drugs or antiseptics.
Treatment with medicines can only be prescribed by a doctor, after examining the child.
In each case, seek the help of specialists, especially if the attacks occur repeatedly.