Patient's question:
Acute gastroenteritis caused by norovirus, with both diarrhea and vomiting, vomiting for three days, on the fourth day, dry heaves improved, but the frequency of diarrhea increased, and a careful examination revealed intestinal gas. On the sixth day, the mental state is good, drinking formula milk without vomiting, had some congee at noon without vomiting, but vomited after eating a few mouthfuls of congee at night. Can food be offered immediately after vomiting? Is it necessary to wait for a period of time?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described above, if the symptoms are improving, it's not a problem. If you just vomited, it's recommended to wait for a while before feeding again. You have already started feeding less and carefully observing. If there's no vomiting, you can try feeding a little more, which is hoped to assist you. In addition to immediate treatment for gastroenteritis patients, they also need to pay attention to maintaining a good mood in daily life, as a positive mood is very helpful for a complete recovery from the disease.