Patient's question:
The baby has been born for half a month. This morning, it had one episode of dry heaving, and in the afternoon, it had another. The morning episode was more severe. The child has been fussy all day, and in the afternoon, it has already started showing signs of hiccups. Is it possible that the baby has a cold? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is highly possible that the child may have a gastroenteritis caused by catching a cold or being infected by others. Generally, it may lead to symptoms such as sore throat, fever, dry cough, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and runny nose. It is recommended to consider oral probiotics, children's antiviral oral liquid, and pediatric cold granules for treatment, under the guidance of a physician. If the symptoms persist after taking the medication for three days, it is advised to revisit the pediatric outpatient department of a regular hospital and have the on-duty physician examine the throat, percuss the lungs and trachea, palpate the abdomen, and check the blood routine. Based on the results, symptomatic medication will be provided. Wishing you a speedy recovery.