What should I do if the child has a fever and is also dry heaving?

Patient's question:

During the day everything is fine; at night they start complaining of pain; accompanied by fever; vomiting; crying and fussing constantly; what could be the situation? They have received fever-reducing injections.

Doctor's answer:

Fever and dry cough are most commonly caused by infections. A urine test is needed to determine whether it is a bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infection, and then medication should be prescribed based on the results of the urine and stool tests. If the dry cough is accompanied by fatigue, it is important to be alert to possible diseases such as myocarditis or appendicitis. If the dry cough is severe, go to the hospital for antiemetic medication. Additionally, if symptoms of dehydration are present, immediate hospitalization for intravenous fluid therapy is necessary. In terms of diet, it is best to consume light, soft, and easily digestible foods.

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