Question

My child has been experiencing vomiting after eating for a week. What were the previous treatment situations and effects? What kind of assistance is needed? How can the cause and treatment method be determined?

Answer

It is important to check for the possibility of tonsil hypertrophy or inflammation. Additionally, if the child has a lack of appetite and is forced to eat, holding food in the mouth without wanting to swallow may also lead to this symptom.

  1. Avoid irregular eating habits: The dietary principles for gastritis should be light, causing minimal harm to the gastric mucosa. However, this does not mean that light eating can alleviate symptoms. The principle of regular eating should be followed, avoiding overeating or undereating, and eating small meals frequently. Particularly for the elderly or those with declining digestive system functions, eating 4-5 meals a day and having each meal at about six or seven tenths full is ideal. Pay attention to the balance of sugar, fat, protein, and the content of vitamins and other essential nutrients in the diet.
  2. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy or irritating foods: Alcohol can dissolve the lipid layer of the gastric mucosal epithelial cells, causing significant harm to the gastric mucosa. When smoking, harmful substances in the smoke can dissolve and adhere to the mouth and throat, entering the stomach through swallowing, which also poses great harm to the gastric mucosa. Therefore, patients with acute or chronic gastritis should quit smoking and drinking to avoid exacerbating the condition or even leading to malignant changes. Foods or drinks such as chili, mustard, pepper, strong tea, and coffee that irritate the gastric mucosa should also be avoided.
  3. Avoid cold, hot, and hard foods: Cold foods and drinks may cause gastric cramps and constriction of mucosal blood vessels in the stomach, which is not conducive to…