Patient's question:
The baby is eight and a half months old. When it has a heat rash, it vomits. Usually, it's fine. A while ago, it had a fever and was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. It received intravenous fluids for six days. During the IV process, it vomited irregularly about three times a day. The hospital examination said the stomach and intestines were fine, but the cause couldn't be found. Now, sometimes at night, it still has a slight fever, around 37.6 to 37.7 degrees Celsius. During the day, it's fine. Now, it usually vomits at night.Current Treatment and Effects:
- Taken digestive medicine
- Had a color Doppler ultrasound
Help Needed:
- How should it be treated?
- What further tests should be done?
- What is the actual cause?
Doctor's answer:
Nausea in children is commonly associated with digestive dysfunction. Therefore, when a child vomits again, the first step is to temporarily fast and allow the digestive system to rest. You can start by giving some light sugar saline solution or light tea water. Wait for one to two days and then carefully observe. It could also be a problem with the stomach or intestines. Once it improves, give the child some medication to regulate the digestive system, such as yam or other easily digestible foods, to help with absorption.