Nausea, headache and vomiting in the child. Causes, symptoms and treatment of nausea in children

If a child is nauseous, it can talk about serious problems not only with his stomach. In the article about the causes of nausea in children and ways to eliminate this unpleasant symptom.

Nausea as a condition in a child can occur suddenly, for example, if it has crouched in transport, or may be a symptom of some disease, that is, periodically manifest itself to varying degrees.

Symptoms of nausea in a child. How to determine that the child is sick?

Nausea is often accompanied by vomiting, although a painful condition "nuts" may not lead to vomiting. How to determine that the child is sick:

• he begins to worry
• the skin turns pale
• pens and legs become cold

If such a condition appears, when you are in transport, then obviously the child is sick. It is advisable to interrupt the trip and go out with him to fresh air, to give the baby a snatch or just breathe out.

The child can vomit if he is sick in the car.

IMPORTANT: It is also good to give the child a drink of a little water, or to offer a savory lollipop, or a slice of apple or mandarin.

Perhaps the child has swung for a long time on a swing, and his vestibular apparatus failed him.
Or, he overheated in the sun. Then your actions are to take the child to the shade, cool with compresses, give plenty of drink and put your sleep.

If the nausea appears in the child suddenly, first help him, calm him, let him rip, find a comfortable position for him. Begin to analyze the cause of nausea, which could provoke it. Maybe it's:

• medications that the child takes for different reasons
• food poisoning
• intestinal infection
• acute respiratory disease
• stress

You may not be able to find the cause of the baby's nausea by excluding all the above described reasons, especially if nausea is not accompaniedvomiting, loose stool, increased body temperature.

IMPORTANT: Repeated nausea in a child is a must to consult a doctor.

Why does the baby have nausea and drowsiness?

It happens that the child is sick and at the same time it tends to sleep. He stops playing and can lie down on the sofa.
If this is not food poisoning, and you should know if there was a power failure, then the possible reasons for this condition may be:

• gastrointestinal diseases
• neurological diseases
• parasitic infestation( worms)

Nausea and drowsiness in the child is a sign of parasitic infestation.

It is recommended to have a mandatory examination with a doctor, an analysis of feces for an egg-worm, ultrasound, a consultation of a child neurologist.

Causes of nausea and severe weakness in a child

• Nausea in combination with severe weakness, sometimes with increased body temperature, may be an indication of acute intestinal or food poisoning. The child's organism is exposed to intoxication, because of this there is a breakdown. It is necessary to cause the child to vomit, clean the stomach and intestines from the source of toxins, give plenty of drink, even if the baby refuses and fusses
• With vomiting and a loose stool, mineral substances are washed out from the body, and their recovery is necessary not only for the organism to function normally,but also in order not to aggravate the condition of the baby.
  Another cause of nausea and severe weakness in a child is a viral infection of
• . Intestinal forms of influenza, rotovirus, etc., are currently common, one of the symptoms of which is nausea and vomiting. In any case, an abundant mineralized drink is something that parents need to help the child first. Further their task is to monitor the child's condition, and in case of the slightest deterioration, immediately call a doctor or an ambulance.

Nausea and weakness in a child can cause stress.

Also, nausea and weakness can be the result of stress or nervous tension. If stress really took place, then to ease the state of the child will help rest, drink, sleep.

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What does severe nausea in a child say?

Severe nausea that occurs suddenly can be due to:

• viral infection
• poisoning
• attack of gastrointestinal tract disease( pancreatitis, biliary dyskinesia, etc.)
• acute appendicitis
• other diseases

Severe nausea is an occasion to suspect an infection.

Severe nausea, which occurs regularly from a child, indicates problems with digestion, gastrointestinal diseases, which requires a compulsory visit to the doctor and regular treatment twice a year by courses, according to the prescriptions.

High temperature and nausea in a child

Nausea accompanied by fever, indicates either poisoning of the body, or a virus infection, or other serious diseases( for example, meningitis).

Nausea and temperature are consequences of body intoxication.

The combination of these symptoms means the need to seek medical help as soon as possible, to establish a diagnosis and to prescribe adequate treatment. This is especially true for infants.

The severity of the situation can not be underestimated, as in young children all processes proceed swiftly. Even if the cause of this condition of the child is an infection, it is necessary to prevent its further spread through the body. Also it is necessary for parents to remember about observance of a drinking mode in such period.

Poisoning a child with food or other substances can, in addition to fever and nausea, have the following clinical picture:

1. At first, the child is sick with nauseated, his condition and behavior change, he is moody and irritable
2. The temperature rises, it can reach 39 degrees
3. There may be pain in the bottomparts of the abdomen
4. Vomiting begins
5. Appears frequent stool with undigested food

IMPORTANT: With the help of vomiting and diarrhea, the body itself tries to get rid of toxins. However, the important thing here is a drink, which contains mineral salts. For example, it is good to give a baby a powder of "regidron".Then give adsorbents and monitor the condition of the baby before the doctor comes.

Abdominal pain and nausea in the child, causes of

Abdominal pain and nausea in a child can mean:

1. Inflammations in the gastrointestinal tract( enteritis, pancreatitis and others)
2. Acute appendicitis

Abdominal pain and nausea can talk about appendicitis.

As a rule, doctors do not advise themselves to stop pain syndrome before surgical diagnosis is excluded. Again, you can not do without a doctor.

IMPORTANT: Acute abdominal pain in the right lower part or around the navel, nausea are signs of appendicitis. Only the doctor will determine the further course of treatment and possible surgical intervention.

Why does the child have nausea in the morning?

Nausea in the morning in a child can indicate a stomach and digestive problem, as well as increased intracranial pressure and vegetative-vascular dystonia. In this case, the child may still have a headache.

Why does the baby have nausea in the evenings?

If you exclude other factors that could cause nausea in a child( sunstroke, stress, concussion, already diagnosed diseases), then in the evenings it may be sick because of:

1. Digestive system disorders
2. Endocrine disorders
3. Neurological disorders

IMPORTANT: Repeated nausea in the evenings is an occasion to visit a pediatrician and, after his consultation, a children's gastroenterologist and other specialists.

What to give a child from nausea?

If the child is nauseous, give it more water.

• The first recommendation here is drinking. If the child is sick, then it should be given constantly.
• If it is suspected, it is best to induce vomiting. Then the body will be slightly cleansed, the child will feel better. To do this, use a weak solution of potassium permanganate or soda
• If the child has overheated in the sun or received a heat stroke, the drink is also included in the rescue package in addition to cooling compresses and rest
• One-time nausea can be removed by offering the baby a salty cucumber, a slice of lemon, a sliceGinger under the tongue, green tea with lemon without sugar. You can also use the usual mint candy
• At night, you can give the child tea from mint or lemon balm without sugar.

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