Patient's question:
Hello, may I ask if the child often has difficulty swallowing when eating and is prone to vomiting, what kind of problem is this?What issues need to be paid attention to, and what medication can be used to treat it? Thank you for your reply......
Doctor's answer:
Hello, vomiting is a common symptom in children's lives. Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration and electrolyte disorders. There are many causes of vomiting. For example:??1. Improper feeding, such as overfeeding or swallowing too quickly, which can cause air to be inhaled;
??2. Childhood gastroenteritis can cause intestinal dysfunction and lead to vomiting;
??3. Relaxation of the upper opening of the stomach (called the cardia) can cause spitting up;
??4. Infectious diseases such as encephalitis and pneumonia;
??5. Neurological diseases such as hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, and intracranial hemorrhage;
??6. Esophageal atresia;
??7. Hypertrophy of the lower opening of the stomach (called the pylorus) can cause the stomach contents to flow down poorly, leading to vomiting, which is more common in the 2-3 weeks after birth and appears as projectile vomiting;
??8. Intestinal obstruction, such as intestinal obstruction, intussusception, small intestinal stenosis or atresia, and intestinal torsion;
??9. Megacolon, anorectal atresia, or anal stenosis, with constipation and abdominal distension first, and vomiting appearing later;
??10. Other causes such as acute poisoning, medication, pyloric spasm, motion sickness, and seasickness can also cause vomiting.
??Some vomiting is a normal physiological phenomenon, and it will gradually stop with a little attention. However, some vomiting is caused by serious diseases and requires timely treatment. Therefore, if a child vomits, it should not be taken lightly, and medical attention should be sought promptly to confirm the diagnosis and receive timely and appropriate treatment.