Question
After an eight-month-old baby had a fever, they vomited after taking some traditional Chinese medicine, with a sound coming from the chest before vomiting, similar to a stomach rumble, akin to the sound a cat makes when throwing up. They have vomited a few times and have been fever-free for two days now. The milk intake has decreased from 150 milliliters to 50 milliliters, and the frequency of feeding has increased. The previous treatment and its effect were that the fever had subsided. I am worried about the sound during vomiting. Should I be concerned about the significant decrease in milk intake?
Answer
Vomiting is most commonly caused by infection, and a urine test is needed to determine whether it is a bacterial, viral, or mycoplasma infection, and treatment should be administered accordingly. If the baby is listless, attention should also be given to the possibility of myocarditis or appendicitis. Probiotics can be taken to adjust the intestinal flora. If vomiting is severe, hospitalization may be required for intravenous injection of antiemetics. If dehydration symptoms occur, immediate hospitalization for intravenous fluid replacement treatment is necessary.