Patient's question:
Child, female, born in September 2006. On March 25 of this year, acute gastritis occurred with vomiting six times. She was sent to the emergency department and received one intravenous infusion. A week later, it recurred, and she received two intravenous infusions. Starting from April 23, she developed severe cough, which has not yet subsided. On May 23, she began vomiting again, three times, and was sent to the emergency department, receiving intravenous infusions for two days. Each time she was sick, she did not have diarrhea, and there was no abdominal pain. The doctor recommended an exhaled test, which came back normal. Barium meal examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract has not been performed yet, as online research suggests it may have significant side effects on children. Could you please ask if it is necessary to do it at the hospital?Doctor's answer:
Some people may develop chronic cough due to gastroesophageal reflux. If your child's cough is caused by reflux, antacid medication should be used. Recurrent gastritis definitely requires further examination. Esophageal pH monitoring and pediatric gastroscopy are also examination methods, more direct than barium meal contrast.