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My daughter is 4 years old with gastroperesis (sp) all of the sudden today she became lethargic and has thrown up several times today ?

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Examination needed: This is very concerning and the vomiting could indicate a mechanical obstruction rather than gastroparesis. Lethargy suggests metabolic disturbances including dehydration or kidney failure. It's best to bring the child to the hospital emergency room now where prompt evaluation and testing can be carried out.

Answered 12/19/2016

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gastroparesis emesis: Does she have fever? Where is the pain? May be dehydrated with gastroenteritis, rarely intussusception. If r ight lower quadrant pain could be appendicitis. Could also be strep or a UTI. In a child this young would have her seen, today by a physician

Answered 12/19/2016

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