Question
When a child has diarrhea, any food or drink given will be vomited up suddenly within a few minutes. This situation has been going on for five days. What should I do?
Answer
Firstly, it’s recommended to carefully inspect the child’s stool to determine if the diarrhea is caused by indigestion or enteritis. Also, consider whether a cold has led to disordered intestinal function. If it’s indigestion, you can try giving the childJianpi San oral liquid and montmorillonite powder, among other symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the situation is severe, it’s advisable to seek immediate medical attention, which may require intravenous treatment. Additionally, shorten the time for changing diapers to allow the child’s gastrointestinal system to rest. Offer plenty of water and avoid giving difficult-to-digest foods. If laboratory results show inflammation, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic treatments may be necessary, and in severe cases, intravenous treatment may still be needed. Note that if the child is on complementary feeding, it should be temporarily stopped or reduced until the condition improves, and then gradually resumed. Especially avoid giving difficult-to-digest foods to the child.