Question
A three-and-a-half-year-old girl started running a high fever the night before yesterday. After her fever subsided yesterday, she began to have diarrhea, about five times a day, with stools thicker than water. Today, she started dry heaves, occurring irregularly after eating, but she does not vomit when drinking water. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Consumption of tannic acid yeast-based powder, no improvement seen. Seeking help for: How to stop diarrhea and vomiting.
Answer
The situation you described may be due to acute gastroenteritis caused by exposure to cold or food poisoning. The most urgent concern at the moment is to address dehydration. After the last episode of dry heaves, it is recommended to withhold water and food for at least four hours to allow the stomach time to recover. Then, oral Domperidone solution can be taken to stop vomiting. After stopping vomiting, one can eat some soft cooked rice porridge or noodles, and add a little salt to the food to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa.