Question
My child is 9 months old and has pneumonia. They have been undergoing IV treatment for a week, but the diarrhea has improved after stopping the IV. Yesterday, they might have eaten too much, and now they are experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. The milk they drank hasn’t digested properly and comes out as sour vomit. I’m not sure if it’s due to the coldness of the IV or overeating. What should I do?
Answer
Dear friend, your child may be suffering from spleen and stomach damage due to the IV antibiotics. Children’s spleen and stomach are quite fragile, and they can easily get injured with improper treatment. Therefore, I suggest you try to avoid giving your child IV treatments in the future, as IV antibiotics not only lead to drug resistance but may also have adverse effects on their future constitution. You can seek help from traditional Chinese medicine practitioners who can prescribe appropriate medicine for treatment. Moreover, since your child’s spleen and stomach are currently damaged, medication should be taken under a doctor’s guidance. Please do not give your child medication on your own, as this may worsen the condition.