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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Infection of digestive tract. |
See Gastroenteritis. |
| Diarrhea. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Single episode--no |
Consult doctor if |
| Infant appears healthy. |
underlying disorder. |
vomiting lasts longer than |
| No other symptoms. |
More than one episode-- |
6 hours. |
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several disorders, such as |
Consult doctor for |
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food allergies or milk |
repeated vomiting. |
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intolerance. |
See Food Allergy and |
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Intolerance. |
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See Lactose Intolerance. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Disturbed equilibrium. |
Don't bounce after |
| Recent playful bouncing. |
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feedings. |
| OR |
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See Motion Sickness. |
| Travel by airplane, boat or |
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| motor vehicle. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Infection. |
See Fever (child 0 to 2 |
| Fever. |
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years) (in Symptoms |
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section). |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Virus infection. |
Consult doctor if vomiting |
| Cough or runny nose. |
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lasts longer than 6 hours. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Call doctor now. |
| Use of prescription drug. |
effect of drug. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Forceful vomiting. |
Chemical irritation of |
Call doctor now or go to |
| Possible accidental ingestion |
stomach and toxic effect |
emergency room. |
| of drug, household cleaning |
of chemical on brain. |
See Head Injury. |
| supply or poison. |
Internal bleeding. |
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| OR |
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| Recent head injury. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Infection in membranes |
Call doctor now. |
| Fever of 101F (38.3C) rectally |
around brain. |
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| or higher, plus any of following: |
Urinary-tract infection. |
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| Lethargy. |
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| Eyes sensitive to light. |
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| General ill appearance. |
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| Crying with urination. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Protruding intestinal tissue. |
See Hernia. |
| Swelling or lump in groin or |
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| testicle. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Infant vomits forcefully after |
Constriction in outlet to |
See Pyloric Stenosis, |
| each feeding. |
stomach. |
Congenital. |
| Infant appears healthy. |
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| Infant is male and younger |
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| than 4 months. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Blockage in intestines. |
Call doctor now. |
| Recurrent attacks of screaming |
|
See Intussusception. |
| or crying, as if in great pain. |
|
See Intestinal |
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Obstruction. |
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| Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
| Vomiting. |
Emotional deprivation from |
See Failure to Thrive. |
| Failure to gain weight. |
lack of touching or |
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| Withdrawn affect. |
attention. |
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