Nausea and Vomiting, Age 11 and Younger

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You can help your doctor diagnose and treat your child's condition by being prepared to answer the following questions:

• Did you have problems during your pregnancy or with the delivery of this child?
• What do you think might be causing your baby's vomiting?
• Has your child been exposed to someone with a similar illness?
• How long has the vomiting been going on?
• Does your child have any other symptoms, such as fever, belly pain, or diarrhea?
• Has your child had a recent fall or injury?
• How many times has your child vomited? How much fluid is lost each time?
• Is your child able to hold down fluids?
• What does the vomit look like?
  • Is there any blood or yellow or green liquid (bile) in the vomit?
  • Did you find any unusual liquids or pills in the vomit?
• What does the vomit smell like?
• What prescription or nonprescription medicines are in your home?
• Did your child's symptoms start after eating at a restaurant? Has anyone else who ate there with you become ill?
• Has your child recently eaten raw or undercooked seafood?
• Do you think your child may have eaten any contaminated food?
• Has your child recently visited a foreign country?
• Has your child recently drunk water from a lake, stream, or private well?
• Has your child had any known exposure to toxic materials, chemicals, or fumes?
• Do you or any other members of your household smoke?
• Does your child have any Reference health risks?

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