Question
The baby has had intestinal bacterial infection with vomiting for a day and diarrhea for several days. The lamb’s stomach extract and rehydration salts have helped with digestion, and now the diarrhea has stopped. Why does the baby sleep all day long and seem very listless?
Answer
Dry heaves and nausea can disrupt a child’s nutrient intake and digestion. Therefore, it’s common for children to be more sleepy after recovering from gastroenteritis. In the short term, it’s not uncommon for children to prefer napping during the day. As long as a pediatrician has examined the child and diagnosed that they have fully recovered, you can focus on observing their mental state carefully. You can take the child to a pediatrician for a follow-up examination to get a clear diagnosis. This is the advice for the question ‘How to handle a baby’s bacterial infection causing vomiting for a day?’ I hope it helps, and wish you health!