Question
The 3-year-old baby suddenly vomited dryly at night, throwing up all the food eaten that evening, followed by multiple episodes of vomiting white foam. Even drinking water causes vomiting. In the morning, the baby constantly wants to drink water, and only a little is given at a time before stopping to vomit again. The baby’s condition is not good, and dinner is not given. The baby always wants to drink water and always says it has stomach pain after drinking. The body temperature is 35.5 degrees Celsius, there is no diarrhea, and the urine is small and yellow. Do you need to take medication?
Answer
Dry vomiting may be related to the food eaten the previous evening. It could be due to indigestion or overconsumption of greasy or excessive food, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction and triggering a series of symptoms. It is recommended to give the baby plenty of warm water, eat easily digestible soft foods, follow the principle of small and frequent meals, and ensure that the food is fresh. At the same time, pay attention to keeping the navel area and lower abdomen warm; you can use a warm water bag placed on the navel during the baby’s nap. If the symptoms do not improve, it is advisable to visit a pediatrician and consider taking oral probiotics.