Patient's question:
15th, the male baby has been vomiting and having diarrhea for two days. Last night, he started dry heaving. This morning, I applied medicine to his abdomen and feet, and gave him medicine rectally. I also prescribed Ji Nei Jin powder. By noon, there was no improvement. It’s better not to feed him anything, but as soon as I do, he vomits shortly after! I consulted a Chinese medicine practitioner who suggested fasting, but the child is crying so much from hunger that he can’t find food. He still drinks water, but when I give him some milk, he’s clearly still hungry! What should I do to help him recover quickly?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is possible that the child's condition is caused by a bacterial infection. In addition to potentially having a gastrointestinal type of cold, it is recommended to check the temperature a few times and seek medical attention. It is advised to have blood tests, stool tests, and electrolyte tests conducted at the hospital. If there is an electrolyte imbalance in this situation, intravenous fluid therapy may be needed to regulate electrolytes and water. Currently, if the child has poor appetite, it is best not to feed them and focus on intravenous nutrition. Additionally, Montmorillonite powder can be given to treat nausea and vomiting.