Question
A 1.5-year-old baby experienced two episodes of vomiting and four bowel movements today, and the stool was not particularly loose. Could this situation be caused by overeating? Sometimes the baby throws up, and sometimes it has diarrhea. How should this situation be handled? Is it due to poor gastrointestinal function or a digestive system issue?
Answer
Based on the provided medical description, it is typically suspected that the baby’s symptoms are due to dyspepsia. It is recommended that parents pay attention to serving light foods in the baby’s daily diet, avoiding spicy, greasy, cold, and irritating foods, and giving the baby warm water to drink. When necessary, it is suggested to bring the child to the pediatric clinic of the local hospital for a follow-up consultation and blood test, which will help parents feel at ease.