Patient's question:
AgeDetailed medical condition and purpose of consultation: Vomiting on the evening of the 23rd of this month, and on the 24th, vomiting after drinking a little water, no diarrhea.
Duration and onset of the current illness: Started on the 23rd.
Current general condition: Ate a little porridge in the morning on the 25th, no adverse reactions, but no strength, poor complexion.
Medical history: Previously suffered from pneumonia and viral diarrhea.
Previous diagnoses, treatment history, and outcomes: Had viral diarrhea and pneumonia for 14 months. Hospitalized and treated with antibiotics, improved after 12 days.
Ancillary tests: Used warm, heating
Doctor's answer:
Hello: Vomiting is a common symptom in children's lives. Severe vomiting can lead to dehydration, electrolyte disorders, and there are many causes of vomiting. For example:??1. Improper feeding, excessive feeding or rapid swallowing causing air to be inhaled;
??2. Childhood gastroenteritis causing intestinal dysfunction and leading to vomiting;
??3. Relaxation of the upper part of the stomach (called the cardia) can cause spitting up;
??4. Infections such as encephalitis and pneumonia;
??5. Neurological diseases such as hydrocephalus, cerebral edema, and intracranial hemorrhage;
??6. Esophageal atresia;
??7. Hypertrophy of the lower part of the stomach (called the pylorus) causing poor gastric emptying and resulting in vomiting, often occurring 2–3 weeks after birth and appearing as projectile vomiting;
??8. Bowel obstruction, such as intestinal obstruction, intussusception, small intestinal stenosis or atresia, and intestinal volvulus;
??9. Megacolon, anorectal atresia, or anal stenosis, with initial constipation and abdominal distension, 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, which may gradually stop with slight attention, while others are caused by serious diseases and require timely treatment. Therefore, if a child vomits, it should not be taken lightly. It is important to seek medical attention promptly to confirm the diagnosis and receive timely and appropriate treatment.