Patient's question:
The child was vomiting. They had liver function tests done at the county hospital, an endoscopy and a carbon-13 test at People's Hospital, and a complete blood count. The child stayed at the county hospital for the first time for 10 days, was discharged after 4.5 days, and then vomited again, leading to a second 10-day stay. They were discharged last Friday and vomited again yesterday.Doctor's answer:
Without a thorough review of the results and diagnosis, hospital treatment was administered, but the condition did not improve. Your child has been repeatedly hospitalized due to vomiting. Endoscopy, carbon-13 testing, and liver function tests were conducted. Based on the medications used, your child is currently diagnosed with gastritis. It is not ruled out that the vomiting may be caused by intestinal parasites or brain inflammation. Additionally, children under 12 are not recommended to take cimetidine orally. It is advised to seek further diagnosis at a tertiary hospital to avoid missing the opportunity for treatment.