Question
A three-year-old baby experienced vomiting after eating a banana last night and continues to vomit whenever she eats today. The baby has abdominal pain but is in good spirits. She has never received any treatment before. Medication advice is sought.
Answer
Based on the described symptoms, the baby may be suffering from dry vomiting due to improper diet and cold. From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, this is caused by the upward movement of stomach Qi. The stomach is affected by cold evil, leading to an imbalance of stomach Qi, which in turn causes dry vomiting. It is recommended to use some Qi-regulating and Qi-reducing herbs, such as Simo Decoction, and to give the child some ginger-sugar water, which has a significant effect on stopping vomiting. Additionally, ginger has a warming effect on the stomach, which can counteract the cold evil in the stomach. At the same time, please ensure the child stays warm and drinks plenty of warm water.