Patient's question:
My son has been feeling quite nauseous and vomiting these past couple of days, with just a slight fever. Upon closer inspection, his stool looks a bit like scrambled eggs. What's going on with him? Is it because he caught a cold? I vaguely remember that just before he started having diarrhea, my mother-in-law bought him a bunch of strawberries. Could that be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Children may experience acute nausea and vomiting after consuming unclean food with excessive bowel movements, mostly caused by viral or bacterial infections. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to undergo systematic and thorough examinations at the hospital, such as stool bacterial culture, routine stool examination, and blood routine and electrolyte tests. Additionally, it is essential to provide the child with active fluid supplementation to maintain electrolyte balance and prevent the recurrence of dehydration.