Does rotavirus cause vomiting?
My niece had rotavirus last month and she was vomiting a lot. My own son is due for his vaccine soon, and I'm a bit concerned. Is vomiting a common symptom if a child gets rotavirus?
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7 months ago
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Yes, our pediatrician told us that vomiting is typically one of the very first signs of rotavirus infection in kids. The doctor emphasized that the main risk is dehydration, so we had to give spoon-feeding of fluids very frequently.
6 months ago
My toddler had rotavirus last year and the vomiting was quite severe for the first two days before the loose motions started. It was really hard to keep any fluids down. We had to rely heavily on small sips of ORS.
6 months ago
Don't panic. Vomiting is a very common symptom of rotavirus, but it usually settles down in a day or two. Just focus on keeping them hydrated with coconut water or ORS in very small quantities. If it persists, definitely take them to the clinic.
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6 months ago
I am new to this and my sister's little boy is throwing up today. Does rotavirus vomiting usually happen with a fever too? We are a bit worried and planning to call the doctor soon.
6 months ago
Oh, it definitely does. My cousin's baby was vomiting constantly when she caught rotavirus, and it was so stressful for the whole family. Please make sure the child is getting enough fluids and call your doctor if they can't keep anything down.