Patient's question:
A two-year-old child has been vomiting all morning. They received an injection, but are still uncomfortable by noon. They vomit whenever they eat, but are fine when they don't. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
The baby is vomiting, experiencing abdominal pain, which may be acute gastroenteritis. According to the description, although the baby was given an injection, it had no effect. This is because the gastrointestinal peristalsis has not fully recovered. The gastrointestinal tract is affected by infection, impacting metabolism, and there may also be a respiratory infection. It could also be that the baby ate unclean food, which triggered the vomiting. If vomiting persists for a long time, it may indicate a gastrointestinal disorder, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease.