Question
My baby is 9 months old. A week ago, she vomited twice at night and had a fever of about 38 degrees. After physical cooling, she did not have a fever again, but then she lost her appetite and urinated less frequently. Sometimes her stool is normal, and sometimes it’s yellowish diarrhea. Is this a digestive system issue? How should I manage it?
Answer
The baby’s condition is due to mucosal edema in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the fever. At 9 months old, the baby’s body functions are not yet fully developed. Vomiting accompanied by fever has been appropriately addressed in a timely manner, but there will definitely be a process of complete recovery. Consider that the digestive system has not yet fully recovered. Family members should not be overly anxious. It is recommended to pay attention to providing complementary foods based on easily digestible foods, moderately supplement fluids, ensure good indoor air supply, stay warm, and observe the baby for a few days. If there are no special discomfort responses, the baby will recover quickly.