Question
My two-year-old baby vomited and had diarrhea the day before yesterday. I applied Dinggui Lotion, but there was no diarrhea and no dry heaves. Last night, the stool was a bit loose, and there was no appetite. For the past few days, I’ve only had rice porridge and water. Today morning, the baby started to refuse food. Is this condition severe? The baby was not very energetic and slept from 11 am to 2 pm.
Answer
Vomiting and diarrhea in children are often due to viral gastroenteritis. Nausea and vomiting can lead to electrolyte imbalance. In this case, it is recommended to see a pediatrician and consider hospitalization.