Patient's question:
My son is eleven days old. After eating milk at noon today, he started spitting up about five minutes later. He had also spit up a little before, but today he spit up a lot. There's something in his mouth that looks like milk foam. Also, his buttocks look a bit red and swollen. My mother said it's peeling. Is that right? I hope for some help.Past treatment history and effectiveness: None
Expected help: I hope for some help.
Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of a child's nausea, vomiting, and retching is infection. Urine and stool tests are needed to determine whether the infection is bacterial, viral, or mycoplasmal. It could lead to gastroenteritis or even dysentery based on the test results. Symptomatic medication can be used, and probiotics can help regulate the gut flora. For severe nausea and vomiting, Montmorillonite can be taken to stop diarrhea. If the retching is severe, it's necessary to go to the hospital for intravenous antiemetic medication. Additionally, it's important to pay attention if the child shows signs of dehydration, in which case immediate intravenous fluid therapy in the hospital is required. In terms of diet, it's advisable to consume light foods.