Question
My child vomits while eating and also shows signs of nausea when he doesn’t want to eat certain things. What’s going on? How should it be treated?
Answer
Based on your description, your son is 5 years old and often experiences vomiting during meals. Sometimes, even when he hears the name of the food or sees it, he will reflexively show signs of nausea. This kind of behavior may be related to gastrointestinal issues, such as poor digestion. It is recommended that you help your child maintain a regular lifestyle, eat on time, have a light diet without stimulation, and eat small meals frequently. Additionally, if his nausea worsens when drinking milk, it may be due to the irritability of milk. Therefore, stop giving your child milk. If the symptoms do not improve, it is advisable to check his stool for normalcy to rule out other possible issues. This situation may be due to psychological factors. Children are susceptible to suggestions and this condition will improve as they grow older.