Question
What should I do when my child has repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting, along with fever, and refuses to eat dinner?
Answer
When a child experiences repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting, along with fever, it’s crucial to carefully check for viral infections. Most often, viral infections can lead to viral gastroenteritis, cause a drop in body temperature, and trigger dry heaves. If the child refuses to eat dinner, immediate careful examination is necessary to prevent dehydration. In cases where the child cannot eat dinner or has severe nausea and vomiting, intravenous fluid replacement may be required.