Question
My child is almost 3 years old. A couple of days ago, after vomiting, he had diarrhea and a fever with a cough and cold. I gave him cold medicine, and he’s feeling better now, but he still has diarrhea. It’s been going on for 5 days now, with slightly undigested stools and abdominal pain prompting bowel movements. The medication hasn’t helped much; it happens three times a day.
Answer
The symptoms of dry vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain in children could be caused by viral gastroenteritis, which is quite common in kids. I suggest using cefalosporin antibiotics and antiviral medications for intravenous treatment to help alleviate the symptoms and prevent electrolyte imbalances caused by dehydration. Wishing your child a speedy recovery.