Question
My child is 3 years old and has been feeling nausea every morning for the past half year, regardless of what they eat, they will vomit. The vomiting usually occurs within a few minutes after eating and is jet-like . Although she says she feels better after vomiting, she still cannot eat. However, her eating habits during lunch and dinner are normal, and no such symptoms have occurred. We are at a loss as to how to deal with the problem of breakfast. I want to know the causes of nausea and vomiting caused by children’s breakfast and how to handle it.
Answer
Vomiting in children is a common condition, with mild vomiting having little impact on health and not requiring treatment. However, severe vomiting can lead to symptoms such as dehydration and acid-base imbalance, which need to be addressed urgently. Here are some treatment methods:
- Refrain from eating for 4-6 hours. For mild or moderate dehydration, oral rehydration salts can be given to the child in small, frequent doses; most children can relieve dehydration and acidosis in this way. If the condition cannot be relieved or the child cannot tolerate oral rehydration salts, it is best to undergo intravenous fluid therapy based on the results of blood biochemical tests.
- Treat the underlying disease. If it is an obstructive disease requiring surgery, surgical removal of the obstruction should be performed. For internal medicine-related vomiting, treatment of the underlying disease should be carried out. I hope this helps!