Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even after visiting the hospital for a check-up, nothing helped. Could you please tell me why my child, who is 8 months old, vomits after taking traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
When taking traditional Chinese medicine, vomiting may be due to its strong bitterness or a particular odor that is not suitable. It is recommended to eat a little sugar before and after taking the medicine. You can also consume some ginger. Additionally, the medicine can be taken either cold or hot. Taking medicine that is neither too cold nor too hot is more likely to cause vomiting. Eat more cooling vegetables, such as cabbage: it is slightly cold in nature and has the effects of clearing heat, calming the mind, and promoting urination and defecation. Celery: it is cold and cooling, able to dispel liver fire and relieve heat in the lungs and stomach. It is beneficial for babies who are prone to "getting hot."