Patient's question:
8 The night before yesterday, vomiting started after eating something, and yesterday there were symptoms of a runny nose. Previous treatment and effectiveness: None. What kind of help do you expect: Please give advice from a doctor. Is it better to take medicine at this age or are there any dietary methods?Doctor's answer:
! Based on your description, the child's condition could be acute gastritis accompanied by cold symptoms, or it might be gastroenteritis. It is recommended to temporarily fast for a period of four to six hours and avoid taking any medication. The purpose is to allow the stomach to rest fully, which will aid in complete recovery. If the child is extremely thirsty, they can drink a very small amount of ginger and brown sugar water, which can help to warm the stomach and stop vomiting. If drinking water does not cause vomiting, they can drink small amounts of water multiple times. Avoid drinking large amounts at once, as this can further irritate the stomach and lead to dry vomiting. Once the child stops dry vomiting, they can gradually increase their bowel movements and slowly increase their food intake until they return to normal eating habits. If the dry vomiting is severe, or if symptoms of dehydration such as thirst, sunken eyes, and poor skin elasticity appear, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Intravenous fluids may be required to replenish fluids, and hospitalization may be necessary if needed.