Question
My daughter is two years and one month old. Recently, she has been vomiting every other day. Sometimes it happens 1 to 2 hours before bedtime or when she hasn’t fallen asleep yet. One time it was accompanied by a slight fever, which subsided after taking cold medicine. What could be the cause of this condition?
Answer
The sudden onset of vomiting in the girl may be due to a cold, initially accompanied by a fever. Subsequent symptoms without other discomforts, including vomiting, suggest stomach discomfort. Excessive consumption of cold foods may harm the stomach in children. The timing of vomiting and abdominal pain episodes is uncertain, so attention should be paid to dietary habits, avoiding cold foods, and choosing light foods to soothe the stomach. Additionally, drinking milk may lead to constipation, which could result in blood in the stool.