Patient's question:
The child ate a lot of cold things on the evening of January 6th, such as cucumbers and pomelos, and started vomiting that night. By the third day, they had already started having loose stools. On the 7th, they visited a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctor who said they had caught a cold and prescribed Bifidobacterium quadruple live tablets, which had no effect after taking a few. Unable to get an appointment with a Western medicine doctor, they returned to the TCM clinic, and on the same day, they also had a fever of 38°C. The doctor prescribed Xiao'er Chiqiao Qingre Granules and Montmorillonite Powder, which helped reduce the fever but did not stop the loose stools. By the 9th, the condition had not improved, so they decided to see a Western medicine doctor regardless. At the hospital, the doctor listened to the child's abdomen and checked the stiffness of their neck. The doctor said there were no problems and recommended a stool test. I completed the necessary procedures and waited for the child to have a bowel movement before going for the test, but as of today, the 10th, they have only had bowel movements at night, and the test has not been done because the stool sample needs to be tested within two hours. On the morning of the 10th, the child seemed a bit more energetic and ate some food, but they still have a growling stomach, no bowel movements, and are constantly burping. The doctor asked what to pay attention to in the child's condition and whether there might be any serious issues.Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned should be considered as acute gastroenteritis caused by improper diet. Generally, it will gradually improve through dietary adjustments.Suggestions:
- Avoid giving the child extremely cold or cold foods in the coming days.
- Focus on warm, soft, and easily digestible foods.
- Drink more soup to help digest sodium and retain moisture.
- Apply cold compresses to the abdomen or use abdominal patches for external use.
The above advice is for the question, "What should I do if my child vomits and has diarrhea after eating a lot of cold things?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!