Patient's question:
There is some vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and a fever of 38.5°C. Now it's low-grade fever. In the morning, there was vomiting while drinking milk, and it also happened at noon. In the evening, the child is reluctant to eat and has severe diarrhea after 10 PM. It's like watery diarrhea, not much, but the abdomen is very bloated. In the late night, the fever returned to 38.5°C. When tested at the hospital, there were no problems with the stool. The doctor said it might be indigestion. No, I want to ask the doctor what illness the child has and how to treat it. Thank you.Doctor's answer:
Based on the child's symptoms, it is preliminarily considered to be acute pediatric nausea and vomiting. Acute pediatric nausea and vomiting often results in fewer than 3 bowel movements per day, accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea, dry vomiting, and watery stools, sometimes with undigested material. If the child has a fever, it is likely due to a viral or bacterial infection. It is recommended to rest more, avoid spicy foods, and avoid cold foods. If the child experiences dry vomiting, do not immediately give them water or food, as this may cause them to vomit more frequently, leading to an increased risk of dehydration. Appropriately digest sugar and salt water.