Patient's question:
Child has vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. Cannot eat anything; vomiting even after taking a small amount, only able to drink water. Went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was a respiratory infection, prescribed medication. After that, the fever came down, but the stomach still hurts, had a bowel movement in the morning, and still has diarrhea. Want to consult about what to do for the child's dry heaving, fever, and diarrhea.Doctor's answer:
The child is experiencing dry retching, stomach pain, and diarrhea. This is generally considered to be a symptom of gastroenteritis in the child. In this case, it is necessary to give the child anti-inflammatory treatment. Additionally, the diet should be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Furthermore, it is best to consume liquid and easily digestible foods. You can also take digestive tablets, drink plenty of water, and it is recommended to drink a cup of honey water. At the same time, you can often massage the abdomen with acupressure.