Question
My child had diarrhea this morning and didn’t eat anything. They just drank water and threw up. They had eaten crab from yesterday and fresh blackfish. No lab or examination results have been provided. No information on previous treatment and its effects has been provided. I want to know what’s going on.
Answer
Based on your description, your child’s diarrhea and vomiting today may be due to acute gastroenteritis, with symptoms such as upper abdominal pain and discomfort, decreased appetite, nausea, dry heaving, and sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Recurrences are often due to improper diet. The recommended treatment plan includes using anti-diarrheal medications such as Montmorillonite Powder, anti-inflammatory medications such as Cephalosporin, and oral pediatric rehydration salts to replenish digestive fluids. If symptoms are severe, intravenous treatment is recommended. The child should rest in bed, stay warm, and fast for 12 hours, after which they can gradually consume small amounts of fluid foods such as rice soup, lotus root powder, or thin porridge, soup noodles, etc.