Question
Dear Doctors: My daughter experiences vomiting after every meal and sometimes even throws up food. Could you please advise on the treatment for this condition? Thank you! She has been suffering from this for about half a year. When she first got sick, she also had frequent stomachaches. Is there any way to alleviate the pain?
Answer
There are many causes of vomiting in children, some cases may present with mild vomiting, which could be due to indigestion or gastrointestinal dysfunction. In such cases, it is advisable to reduce the amount of food intake and control the intake of food and water. Additionally, many diseases can be accompanied by vomiting, such as severe encephalitis that may manifest as projectile vomiting. Moreover, conditions like intestinal obstruction or appendicitis can also cause severe vomiting, in which case fasting and hospitalization for surgical treatment may be necessary. For a condition that has persisted for half a year, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination and diagnosis to understand the specific cause and develop an appropriate treatment plan.