Question
The 1.5-year-old baby vomited 4-5 times on the night of the 13th, throwing up whenever they drank milk. There was no fever or diarrhea. The next day, after being taken to the hospital for intravenous fluids (penicillin and saline), the vomiting stopped. The next day, they ate thin rice porridge and were not given milk. The baby’s condition was not good. On the third day, while continuing with intravenous fluids, the doctor was informed that the baby’s condition was still not good.
Answer
The baby was diagnosed with acute gastritis and it is recommended to use cephalosporin antibiotics and cimetidine for treatment, which has been effective. If possible, it is suggested to conduct a blood gas analysis to check for any acid-base imbalances and electrolyte disturbances, and correct them accordingly.