Patient's question:
I vomited from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. yesterday, about six or seven times, and also had a stomachache.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello, gastroenteritis is an acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, with main clinical manifestations including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. This condition is more common in summer and autumn, often occurring due to improper diet, overeating; or consuming raw, cold, spoiled, or unclean food.Guidance: According to traditional Chinese medicine, gastroenteritis is classified into different types such as damp-heat, cold-dampness, and stagnation based on etiology and constitution differences.
1. Gastroenteritis patients should rest in bed and pay attention to keeping warm.
2. Patients often experience symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, leading to significant fluid loss. Therefore, fluid supplementation is necessary. Fresh fruit juice, lotus root starch, rice soup, and egg soup are suitable liquid foods. It is advisable to drink more plain water and light salt water as appropriate.
3. To avoid gastrointestinal fermentation and gas, avoid foods that are easily gassy during the acute phase, such as beef, and reduce the intake of sucrose as much as possible. Pay attention to dietary hygiene. Avoid high-fat fried, smoked, or cured fish and meat, vegetables and fruits rich in fiber, as well as strong stimulant beverages, foods, and seasonings.