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Nausea and Vomiting Home Care: Abdominal Pain Children

Home care for abdominal pain in children with nausea and vomiting includes:

Apply heat to the abdomen:

Heating pad
Hot water bottle
Warm baths

Avoid spicy foods and caffeine.
Avoid enemas and laxatives.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke
Drink clear liquids only.

Advance to a regular diet after one day

Rest in bed.
Take acetaminophen for pain
Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen.
Take an antacid medication:

Take prescription medications as directed.

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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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