Injection of antiemetic drug
What you need to know about the injection for nausea and vomiting
Vomiting in a child is a serious symptom, the exact cause of which can only be determined by a doctor. That is why parents should definitely seek help from a doctor, because, in addition to determining the causes of this condition, it is very important to prevent dehydration, which vomiting can lead to.
Vomiting is the reflex release of stomach contents through the mouth, sometimes through the nose.
When should you call an ambulance?
- Age less than 3 years
- Vomiting lasts for more than a day or is accompanied by diarrhea, fever
- The child is lethargic, refuses to drink, and has a rash.
- There is blood in the vomit or severe abdominal pain
- Suspicion of a foreign object in the digestive tract
- Head injury followed by dizziness, confusion, vomiting
What to do if a child vomits?
Preventing dehydration
Before vomiting, a child usually experiences nausea, sweating, and increased salivation .
To prevent dehydration and restore water-salt balance , it is recommended:
- Feed the baby in small portions
- Use still drinking water, dried fruit compote
- Give medicinal solutions: Regidron, Humana Electrolyte, Biogaya ORS and others
It is not recommended to feed the baby during this period.
When is an antiemetic injection needed?
If vomiting persists, you should seek medical attention. It is important to understand that antiemetics can only be prescribed by a doctor after determining the cause of the vomiting.
To make a correct diagnosis, the doctor must examine the baby, assess his condition, understand the likely cause of vomiting, and only then prescribe an antiemetic.
The main thing to remember is that antiemetics do not treat the causes of vomiting, but simply relieve the symptoms (nausea, vomiting).
Price for injection of the drug
| Price of an anti-nausea shot | 400 UAH |
You can get an injection of an antiemetic drug at the “Mother's House” polyclinics upon referral from a doctor (pediatrician) .
To effectively and quickly suppress nausea attacks, injections of an antiemetic drug are used, which temporarily block the vomiting and nausea regulation center in the brain.
Where can you register in Kyiv:
St. S. Rudnytskyi, 5
St. V. Lypkivskogo, 45
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