Question
Last night, I used mosquito repellent by the bedside and did not open the window for ventilation. Two hours later, the baby had dry heaves and vomited three times by morning. Initially, I thought it might be due to catching a cold, but during the day, the baby showed nausea and vomiting, with a purulent discharge resembling egg flower soup, and frequent eye rubbing. Now I suspect it might be poisoning from the mosquito repellent. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, the baby’s stool appears to resemble egg flower soup, which may indicate a rotavirus infection leading to common pediatric vomiting symptoms. In this case, the mosquito repellent is unlikely to be the cause. It is a common symptom of pediatric vomiting caused by rotavirus infection. I suggest you take the baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for a check-up.