Patient's question:
Day 5 of the illness, visited a traditional Chinese medicine hospital, no effect.Doctor's answer:
Baby indigestion can lead to vomiting and diarrhea when gastrointestinal problems occur. The symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea are quite consistent with gastroenteritis, often caused by poor hygiene and excessive indigestion. However, for young children, it can be quite serious because dehydration and other complications may arise due to improper parental care during vomiting and diarrhea. If you notice a foul smell from the child's mouth while they are vomiting and diarrhea, it is likely due to indigestion.Recommendations:
1. Observe whether the child is passing gas. If they are, it means their intestines are still functioning properly.
2. Check for loud crying. If the child is crying severely, it may indicate abdominal pain. In such cases, seek immediate medical attention to rule out any underlying issues or causes to avoid mistakes.
If there are no other symptoms, and only gastroenteritis-like symptoms are present, you can fast the child for one day to give their gastrointestinal system time to recover. However, it is important to supplement with electrolyte water (available at pharmacies) to prevent dehydration. On the other hand, you can give the child pediatric Domperidone suspension and Gan Liu Kang granules.
It is best to take the child for a stool examination to identify the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment.