Question
What should I do when my child keeps vomiting? Detailed illness and consultation purpose: The child keeps vomiting whatever they eat, has a slight fever, and can only drink water at the moment. We are looking for what else they can eat. The duration of this illness so far: one day and one night. Current condition: Weak in the limbs, just wants to sleep. Medical history: None. Previous diagnoses and treatment experiences and effects: The doctor said it was an upper respiratory tract infection and gave intravenous treatment last night. The vomiting is still ongoing. Other: Is this an upper respiratory tract infection or a stomach problem? How should treatment be carried out? What kind of food should they eat?
Answer
There are many reasons why a child might keep vomiting, and if it’s continuous vomiting, it’s important to consider an infection as the cause. Gastrointestinal infections are common causes of vomiting, but upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, umbilical inflammation, skin infections, meningitis, pyelonephritis, sepsis, and other conditions can also lead to reflexive digestive dysfunction and result in vomiting. If the baby vomits after eating, it’s necessary to stop feeding them immediately and go to the hospital for a check-up and intravenous treatment to prevent dehydration. Once the baby’s vomiting improves, start with small amounts of liquid food given several times a day.