What should I do if a young child has long-term vomiting?

Patient's question:

A one-year-old child has almost no vomiting during the newborn period, possibly due to eating too little, being breastfed, eating three times during the day with each session lasting 10 minutes, and sleeping the rest of the time; at night, they eat 4-5 times and have little sleep. After the full moon, vomiting has continued: what should be done about chronic vomiting in young children?

Doctor's answer:

If a child has just caught a cold and shows symptoms of vomiting, it's best to let the child rest and avoid giving them anything to eat, allowing the stomach and intestines to rest. When the temperature is normal, offer water every half hour, with each cup containing 30 to 50 milliliters. Add a small amount of sugar and salt, and make sure the water is not too cold. Symptoms should improve within a few hours. However, try to extend the child's fasting period as much as possible, and don't resume eating as soon as they show slight improvement.

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