Patient's question:
The child is ten months old. Five days ago, a cold caused a cough, and the doctor prescribed Cepacol and Shiquan San for treatment. The night before last, the child suddenly vomited right before going to sleep. Yesterday morning, after drinking milk, the child vomited immediately, but there was no obvious loose bowel movement. Yesterday, the doctor diagnosed indigestion and prescribed enzyme tablets. However, last night, after drinking 120ml of milk, the child vomited again. I would like to ask: Is indigestion caused by the cold? What should be noted in the child’s diet these days? What should I feed her? Should the medicine for the cold still be continued?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Based on your description, here is the analysis: First, there are many reasons for vomiting in newborns, including cold and heat stimuli, external environment, and the mother's own condition, all of which can affect the child. Since the child is very young, it is recommended that you pay attention to keeping the baby warm while also ensuring they drink plenty of water. You can also give them some light salt water or rice gruel to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and make sure the child gets adequate rest. During this period, avoid overfeeding the child with milk or food. We wish the child a speedy recovery!