Question
When a child experiences vomiting, how should parents understand its possible causes?
Answer
Pediatric vomiting can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as gastrointestinal disorders, fever, intracranial infections, drug side effects, or food poisoning. Inflammation from respiratory infections may lead to vomiting, and coughing can also stimulate the throat and cause vomiting. Severe vomiting can lead to fluid imbalance and metabolic disturbances, at which point intravenous fluid therapy may be considered. It is recommended that parents take their child to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine the specific cause of the vomiting and receive appropriate treatment.