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Sorry to post in chat but hoping it'll get seen more here.

DD started vomiting at around 2am, no prior symptoms. Since then she has vomited 12/13 times. She's literally bringing up liquid now obviously. She's complaining of a headache and sore throat alongside it now. She's quite lethargic although generally responsive. Very warm to the touch, haven't taken an actual temperature yet will try to in a minute. I'm encouraging her to sip water which she is doing every so often. However every time she drinks any water she throws it back up within 5 minutes if not sooner.

If this carries on do you think I need to see the gp? Haven't seen her throwing up like in a long while, I can only remember it once when she was a few weeks old and then they were concerned about dehydration and sent us to hospital but obviously she's 5 now so don't know if its the same level of concern.

Sorry that's really long!

That's a lot of throwing up. I would be very worried about dehydration. Call your GP or 111 for advice immediately.

Ring 111 for help
Water should be as little as a teaspoon. I don't remember how old she is but a little syringe of water would work

Oh, poor thing, and poor you!

Sounds like she's dehydrated with the headache and tiredness. Instead of asking her to sip water could you give her a teaspoon of fluid (maybe some diluted squash for the sugar) every twenty minutes or so? Children find it hard to know how much to sip if they have a glass of water. Or maybe an ice chip every twenty minutes.

If she becomes very lethargic or you're worried at all then call 111. You know your DD and what's normal for her.

Just to say, I'm not medically trained, this is just what I'd do.

Really hope she feels better soon.

It sounds like a nasty d&v bug. Get her to swill her mouth out with water but spit and not swallow, give her tummy a complete rest for a few hours. Definitely speak to 111 but I would really urge you to make it very clear she’s being sick so possibly norovirus which is incredibly contagious so best to avoid a&e and the gp if possible . The sore throat and headache are probably due to the throwing up and dehydration. In 6 hours she could try sipping water but make it boiled water that has been cooled to lukewarm. Also try to get some dyoralyte. Hope she feels better soon.

How old is she Op?

Sorry forgot to say she's 5. A very petite 5 if it makes any difference. She hasn't passed urine since about 9.30, so I suppose not too long without. I'll phone 111 and get some advice I think. Thanks everyone

If you have any lollies in the freezer they are good as they only melt slowly. Sitting by her & asking her to drink a teaspoon every 5 minutes will rehydrate her slowly.

Ice pops or ice lollies are really good in this situation.

Hope she gets better soon.

Just spoken to 111. They've advised that it just sounds like a 'normal' tummy bug. For now just keep an eye on her and keep offering fluids. If she becomes drowsy or unresponsive or refuses fluids then to phone back/gp. Thanks everyone

I know that when my son had v extreme vomiting, at the hospital they literally gave him 5mls(calpol syringe) every 5 mins. I would try this for a while and if she cant tolerate it, I would def call 111(or if she seems very unwell in herself).
Good luck. It is horrible when they have sick bugs.

That should say 5mls of water. Not calpol obviously. Just saw you spoke to 111, hope she gets better soon.

Currently using a teaspoon but will keep the syringe in mind if this doesn't work

Poor thing. I used to get cyclic vomiting syndrome as a child and so have a lot of experience of up-chucking. The one thing that was guaranteed to make me hurl instantly was plain water. Even as an adult when I got noro water was the last thing I wanted and the thought of it made me feel sicker.

Flat coke (not diet), lucozade, lemonade, fruit lollies, jelly are all refreshing and hydrating. I agree tiny bits at a time. Though it might reach the point she feels really thirsty and wants a big drink. If you can keep her sipping rather than properly drinking while she’s at her worst, it might help more fluid stay down.

Distraction in form of her favourite tv progs or videos is good if she is up to it.

At a few weeks Old she would have got dehydrated very quickly but at 5 as long as you can regularly get little bits of fluid down and it stays in for a fair while and the vomiting improves tomorrow she should be ok. Any concerns that she is getting worse then get advice. Really hope she’s over the worst by tomorrow. It’s utterly wretched.