Question
A 9-month-old baby vomited twice on the evening a week ago, accompanied by a fever of about 38 degrees. After physical cooling, the fever subsided, but the baby then began to exhibit a lack of appetite and a decrease in urine output. The stool is sometimes normal and sometimes yellow and loose. Is it possible that this is a digestive system issue, and how should it be managed?
Answer
The vomiting and fever in the baby may be due to mucosal edema in the gastrointestinal tract caused by the fever. At 9 months old, the baby’s organs are not fully developed. The combination of vomiting with fever might be due to an infection. You have handled it promptly, but the baby will need some time to recover. It is likely that the digestive system has not fully recovered yet, so parents should not be overly worried. It is recommended to choose easily digestible foods when providing complementary foods, increase water intake appropriately, maintain good air circulation in the room, and keep warm while observing the situation for a few days. If the baby does not have any special discomfort, recovery should be quick. Additionally, consider giving the baby more water and possibly administering digestive aids for treatment.