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Hi my baby is 3 years 4 months old she has been vomiting 6 times tonight she had been okay through out the day. I dropped her off at the sitter and she must've eaten something that did not go well. I got home from work and she started throwing up. I gave her Mountain Dew couldn't get her to drink anything apart from Mountain Dew and I couldn't get to the store to buy lemon lime because it was past midnight when this started. She's now asleep and I'm hoping she won't wake up to throw up again coz she's exhausted. What should I do if she throws up again and is Mountain Dew okay for her

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Dr. Monish Thomas Puthenpurackal answered : 10 years ago

I dont think Mountain Dew is a choice of fluid for her, as it is carbonated and will make the childs condition even worse. also the carbonated drinks have all kinds of preservatives which can upset her stomach even more. Stick to Oral rehydration Solutions that contain glucose , sodium etc., If shes still throwing up after waking up, you need to take her to a doctor and consider admissions with Intravenous fluids ( as her oral tolerance is poor ), medications for Vomiting, abdominal pain / gastritis and her infection status and electrolyte status need to be checked as children get dehydrated pretty fast,if depleted of fluids. Also need to consider an ultrasound abdomen. also watch out for fever, poor oral intake, tiredness, sunken eyes, dry mouth, dehydrated look etc., and promptly take her to the hospital emergency wing if such symptoms develop.

Thanks and Best regards,

Dr.Monish J.Thomas.

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