Question
A child has been showing a lack of appetite for a continuous week, accompanied by occasional crying and vomiting symptoms. How should it be handled?
Answer
A child experiencing a lack of appetite for a week, along with vomiting, may indicate inflammation in the stomach, duodenum, or higher parts of the gastrointestinal tract, such as gastritis, gastroptosis, intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, or bile duct diseases. It could also be related to systemic diseases like acute peritonitis, gastrointestinal perforation, acute or chronic renal insufficiency, and so on. These conditions are usually severe and require immediate detailed examination and treatment at a regular hospital.