During the seasonal change, the human body is susceptible to various reactions due to external influences, especially in children who often exhibit decreased appetite and may even experience dry heaving after eating. This is mainly attributed to gastritis caused by the body being exposed to cold. To address this situation, children can be given warm congee or milk to gently nurture their stomach function.
It is worth noting that frequent vomiting in children is not to be taken lightly, as it could likely be caused by a gastrointestinal cold triggered by exposure to cold, timely medical attention is crucial. The gastrointestinal system in children is not fully matured, and the cooling weather easily affects the stomach, with such symptoms typically lasting from one to three days. Parents should act swiftly, either seeking medical help for the child, performing abdominal massage for relief, which will subsequently alleviate the symptoms. Easily digestible foods like millet congee are also a good choice.
There are various reasons that can cause children to vomit after eating, with indigestion due to a cold stomach being one common cause. During this time, using infant warm stomach patches or appropriate medications for treatment is a viable option. Throughout the treatment period, keeping the child warm and reducing intake of cold food is helpful in preventing the condition from recurring.
Every parent wishes for their child to have a good appetite, but after being exposed to cold, the child’s appetite inevitably diminishes and loses interest in food. Faced with the dilemma of the child throwing up what they eat, parents should promptly take effective measures for comprehensive treatment. Professional guidance from hospitals and doctors is particularly important at this time.
When discussing treatment strategies, it is essential to first rule out vomiting caused by diseases. Secondly, vomiting induced by coughing in children is often related to hypersensitivity of the throat reflex; when coughing, airflow stimulates the throat, causing discomfort. Properly addressing the cough itself will resolve the vomiting issue. Moreover, some children have underdeveloped esophageal sphincters and intense coughing can be triggered by a cold. Preventive use of Chinese patent medicine with both expectorant and antitussive effects is wiser than using a single cough suppressant (to avoid blocking the discharge of phlegm, leading to lung inflammation). This approach not only effectively controls coughing but also indirectly prevents vomiting.
