Question
A 4-year-old vomited once at midnight without crying and fell asleep right after. This morning, after eating breakfast at 9 AM, the child vomited again, with undigested rice and potato strings. Even a small amount of water caused vomiting as well. The child is now sleeping. How should I handle this situation?
Answer
I’m sorry to hear about your child’s symptoms, which could be indicative of acute gastroenteritis. It is advisable to take your child to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately. On the way to the hospital, you can try giving your child small amounts of warm water and easily digestible foods like porridge or biscuits. Also, ensure that your child’s abdomen remains warm and consider gentle abdominal massage to help relieve discomfort. Additionally, you might consider giving your child probiotics to help regulate gut flora. However, please note that these are only temporary measures, and your child needs professional diagnosis and treatment by a doctor. Please bring your child to see a doctor as soon as possible to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment. During this time, make sure to provide your child with light and easy-to-digest foods and maintain adequate fluid intake.