AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and I am available to answer a variety of questions related to children's health and medicine ranging from the treatment of colic and cradle cap to allergies and acne. I am also the creator of the website "The Medicine Mom" at www.themedicinemom.com. Parents can e-mail me questions, read my monthly articles, and enjoy a laugh at "The Funny Farm."
Experience I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and mother of two wonderful girls. I work in a busy outpatient pharmacy clinic where I have the unique opportunity to counsel every patient that comes to my window.
Publications:
1)Drug Topics, Feb. 2006: "Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"
2)Pharmacy Times,Date TBA, "How to Help Parents Cope with Colic
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University 1997
Doctor of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University 2002
Question I have a 10 yr old daughter who vomits without warning normally in her sleep at least twice a month , it smells really bad when she dose, not like normal vomit smell it almost smells rancid and sometimes chemically,shes becoming so scared of going to sleep at night, this has been happening for at least a year now and its starting to worry us.what could this be?I have two other kids that dont suffer from this.
Answer Hi Tanya,
Sorry to hear of your daughter's troubles. She could have reflux which is worse at night when lying down but only a Dr. can determine what is causing her vomiting.
Recurrent vomiting is not normal and definitely requires a proper evaluation by a medical doctor.
