Vomiting is a common problem in children, which makes mothers extremely anxious. Especially for some children, vomiting can be very severe, even when drinking water, causing mothers to be worried and anxious. So what's going on when a child vomits not just by drinking water, but also by vomiting? What should parents do if their child vomits?
What happened when the child suddenly vomited
1. Gastroenteritis
Vomiting and diarrhea caused by norovirus and rotavirus can be seen from time to time, among which norovirus infection is more common in causing vomiting. The disease is severe, but the course of the disease is often short and the process is relatively safe, gradually improving within 2-4 days. You can see the popularity of "Nuoru" specifically, there is no need to panic. Rotavirus infection with enteritis is also known as autumn diarrhea. Typical symptoms include vomiting, fever, and diarrhea, with some having only one or two of them. Diarrhea is often more severe than vomiting. At present, there are not many patients of this type, and they are in a scattered state.
2. Cold, tracheitis or flu
Now is the peak season for respiratory infections, and outpatient clinics are still dominated by upper respiratory infections, tracheitis, pneumonia, and influenza. Recently, some children with respiratory infections have been accompanied by vomiting symptoms, some even vomiting more severely. Some respiratory pathogens can also cause significant intestinal symptoms. When a child has a respiratory infection, their gastrointestinal function may also weaken, and they may not be able to tolerate eating the same things as usual, leading to vomiting. Excessive phlegm and severe coughing can easily trigger vomiting. (Next page: What should parents do if their child suddenly vomits)
3. Other
There are many diseases that can cause vomiting, such as encephalitis, meningitis, some congenital diseases, neurological disorders, etc., which are relatively rare and often accompanied by other symptoms.
What should parents do if their child vomits
If the child is still in good spirits after vomiting, they can be observed at home temporarily. If you can eat, you must reduce the amount of food you eat, and eat soft and easy to digest food such as Congee and noodles.
If you vomit after eating, you can pause eating and drink oral rehydration salts (usually available at pharmacies). Oral rehydration salts contain some electrolytes and glucose. Parents can prepare them in proportion with plain water according to the instructions, which can replenish lost fluids or electrolytes such as Na lost due to vomiting and diarrhea K。
This article provides a detailed explanation of what happens when a child suddenly vomits, as well as what parents should do if their child vomits. As a family with a child experiencing persistent vomiting, it is important to promptly identify the cause of the child's vomiting and take measures to improve the symptoms. In fact, as long as one actively responds, the situation can improve quickly.
