Why do children vomit when they have a fever?

Patient's question:

Hello! Yesterday, my 8-year-old daughter had a slight cold and started fevering at 10 PM with a temperature of 38.6°C. She had a fever all night, and I gave her fever-reducing medicine. At 11 PM that same night, she said she wasn't feeling well. When I asked where she was uncomfortable, she said she felt nauseous and dizzy. After about 20 minutes, she said she needed to vomit, so I got her a basin. She vomited mostly white, clear liquid with a little bit of food in it. At 1 AM, she vomited again, and it was still white, clear liquid with a little bit of food in it. Her current temperature is 37.4°C. Just now, she ate a little breakfast, but she is now vomiting. Other: She didn't eat anything last night.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to the content you provided, the causes of fever and vomiting in children are generally viral or bacterial infections. If the child suffers from upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, or sepsis, they often experience vomiting along with high fever, nausea, and reduced appetite. There are many causes of pediatric digestive diseases. If the child is diagnosed with a digestive disorder, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in timely treatment, support gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.

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