Patient's question:
My child is 8 years old this year and is currently attending primary school. Today, the teacher called back to say that my child has been using the restroom frequently and has been experiencing nausea and vomiting. They are currently resting in the office. The teacher mentioned it might be gastroenteritis. I would like to ask the doctor what to do about my son's nausea, vomiting, and gastroenteritis.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the child's symptoms should be gastroenteritis. However, gastroenteritis comes in several types, and it is necessary to identify the cause before treating it accordingly. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a thorough examination of the stool routine. For example, if the gastroenteritis is caused by a viral infection, the main treatment principle is to prevent dehydration, then take some probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora, protect the intestinal mucosa, and drink oral rehydration solutions more frequently during nausea and vomiting to prevent electrolyte imbalance. If it is a bacterial infection, antibiotics are needed.