Question
My child keeps vomiting after eating, I would like to ask what this could be? My child is over 5 years old. Yesterday afternoon, they vomited once at kindergarten, and then again at home last night (after eating congee). This morning, they had some diarrhea. They ate a little rice in the evening and vomited again after just a few bites, saying it tasted bitter. Previous Treatment and Effectiveness: We haven’t gone to the hospital yet; we’re planning to go tomorrow. Needed Help: What could be the situation? Is it serious? Should I take him to the hospital immediately?
Answer
Hello, your child’s condition may be gastroenteritis, possibly caused by food poisoning. When a child vomits, the first thing to do is to stop eating to allow the digestive system time to rest. You can give your child some plain sugar water initially, avoiding oily or spicy foods to prevent irritation of the stomach. After vomiting, offer your child liquid or semi-liquid foods such as congee or noodles. If necessary, medication or injections can be used to stop the vomiting. Wishing your child a speedy recovery.