Question
The child is 1.5 years old and vomited everything after drinking milk in the morning. They have been drinking milk every morning. They vomited again close to noon, and their stool was normal. Starting in the afternoon, they started having diarrhea, with the stool resembling egg whites. They have tried probiotics, but the symptoms have not improved. Could you please advise on how to treat this and what precautions should be taken?
Answer
The child’s symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and dry heaves indicate a decrease in gastrointestinal absorption function. The stool characteristics suggest a possible enteritis, so first, increase the amount of food intake. Severe dry heaves may require fasting for 12 to 24 hours, and probiotics should be taken for nourishment. If the symptoms do not improve after three days, immediate medical attention should be sought for further examination to determine the cause and appropriate anti-inflammatory, antiviral treatment. Additionally, the child’s symptoms may be due to weak spleen and stomach, so it is recommended to focus on strengthening the spleen and stomach. Giving the child Xingpi Granules can help achieve better results.