Question
What causes dry vomiting in a 10-year-old child?
Answer
Dry vomiting in children is usually due to dietary issues or exposure to cold. However, if it persists, it may indicate acute gastroenteritis. It is advisable not to force the child to defecate and to give them some plain water to drink, along with a course of penicillin for observation. If the symptoms do not improve, the child should be taken to the hospital for examination, including vomiting and stool cultures, to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.