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My Child Is Vomiting Blood
Vomiting is a symptom that occurs often in young children, especially when they have the stomach flu. In most cases, episodes of vomiting should pass within 24 hours, but if vomiting continues or your child is vomiting blood, contact your pediatrician. Vomiting blood is not always a symptom of a serious medical problem, but it needs to be evaluated by a health care professional.
A Growing Concern: Teaching My Little One Height Doesn’t Matter
This is a short story. It runs in the family on both sides for generations: We are short people.
Eating for Two and a Whole New You
You are what you eat. During pregnancy, so is your baby. Your bodys incredible ability to renew itself is nothing short of miraculous.
Ask An Expert: Celiac Disease Awareness
Introduction: Says Alice: “After seeing 22 doctors and 8 years later, a family veterinarian actually brought it to my attention, leading to my diagnosis. The doctor knew that dogs often have problems with gluten, so he thought that maybe I was having trouble with gluten as well. A gastroenterologist ran that simple blood test and I was diagnosed.”
What Can I Give My Child for a Stomach Virus?
Stomach viruses are an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The lining of the small and large intestine can be affected as well. Often simply called “the stomach flu,” the medical term for the illness is gastroenteritis. When gastroenteritis is caused by a virus, it is called viral gastroenteritis. In most cases, a stomach virus is not serious and can be treated successfully at home.