Question
An 18-month-old baby has been experiencing vomiting and diarrhea since the night before yesterday. The baby throws up whatever it eats, and the symptoms have persisted for two days without improvement. The baby has already received two days of intravenous fluid treatment. Are there any methods that can help the condition improve quickly?
Answer
Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by microbial infections, but it can also be due to exposure to chemical toxins or medications. Typical symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms often arise from food accumulation and exposure to cold, related to weakness in the spleen and stomach, and stomach Qi rising. Taking Huoxiang Zhengqi Water may have some effect as it helps to resolve dampness and harmonize the middle burner, strengthening the spleen and stopping diarrhea. Combining it with other medications can enhance the effectiveness.