Patient's question:
.7 years oldDetailed medical history and consultation purpose: 10 days ago, had a fever of 39.8°C and received intravenous drips for two days, after which the temperature returned to normal, but experienced diarrhea with for 4 days. Currently, no longer having diarrhea, but feeling nauseous after eating, vomiting when crying, and often crying, tossing, and turning at night. Unsure of the cause?
Duration of the current illness: About 10 days
Current general condition: Feeling nauseous after eating and vomiting when crying; crying at night and tossing and turning in bed.
Medical history: None
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes: Had a fever 10 days ago, and diarrhea has now improved.
Doctor's answer:
This may be due to indigestion. In traditional Chinese medicine, vomiting in children is considered to be caused by stomach qi rising. When the stomach is affected by cold or cool pathogens, it can lead to discomfort in the stomach qi, which in turn causes vomiting. If medication is needed, you can take Sìmó Tāng (Four Grindings Decoction). Additionally, you can give your child ginger and brown sugar water, which is very effective in stopping vomiting. Ginger also has the effect of warming the stomach, which can help counteract the cold pathogens in the stomach. Furthermore, make sure to keep your child warm and encourage them to drink plenty of warm water.