Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old and often vomits while eating. Sometimes, when he doesn't want to eat certain things, even if I mention the name of the food he needs to eat or show him something, he will have the precursor symptoms of vomiting as if it's a conditioned reflex. Experts, what exactly is going on here? How can it be treated? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
According to your description, your son is 5 years old now. He occasionally vomits. Let's wait and see. It might be due to poor digestion. Maintain a regular lifestyle, stick to a schedule, and have a light, non-irritating diet. Eat small meals frequently. Based on your child's symptoms, it's necessary to consider gastrointestinal issues. The vomiting worsens when drinking milk, which may be related to the irritative effect of milk. He should not continue to eat it. If it doesn't improve, a check-up is needed. Is his bowel movement normal? This is due to psychological factors. Young children often exhibit such behavior, as they are easily suggestible. It will improve as he gets older.