My 3-year-old child vomits after feeding only when he cries. If he does not cry, he does not vomit. Will Ondem syrup help with this type of vomiting?
If your 3-year-old child vomits only after crying and not at other times, the vomiting may be triggered by crying itself rather than an underlying stomach problem. In such cases, Ondem syrup, which contains ondansetron, is usually not the first-choice treatment. Ondansetron is mainly used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by conditions such as gastroenteritis (stomach flu), surgery, or chemotherapy. It should not be given routinely without a doctor's advice, especially in young children. Try feeding your child smaller amounts at a time, avoid overfeeding, and keep the child calm after meals. Observe whether the vomiting occurs only after intense crying or if it starts happening at other times as well. Consult your paediatrician promptly if the vomiting becomes frequent, the child loses weight, has abdominal pain, fever, dehydration or vomiting even without crying. The doctor can help identify the exact cause and guide appropriate treatment.