Question
Why is my child recently suffering from vomiting, loss of appetite, and having mild diarrhea, as well as appearing listless?
Answer
Indigestion, catching a cold, or general discomfort can lead to a child experiencing a decrease in appetite and symptoms like vomiting. It’s recommended to reduce the child’s total food intake, provide light and easy-to-digest meals, and administer medications that aid digestion. The cause of diarrhea may include abdominal coldness, indigestion, food intolerance, or infection. Whether intravenous fluid therapy is needed depends on the situation. It’s advisable to take the child to the hospital for a check-up promptly to rule out the possibility of acute gastroenteritis.