What should I do if my baby vomits after drinking water?

Parents with children at home fear most that their children will get sick, and the adults will also be worried when their children suffer. Children have the highest incidence rate in summer. Sometimes they vomit everything they eat, even water, leaving parents at a loss as to what to do. Many parents don’t know what to do if their baby vomits after drinking water. The following is an introduction to the reasons why children vomit and some things parents can do to relieve their baby’s vomiting.

1. What happens if a child suddenly vomits?

1. Gastroenteritis

Vomiting and diarrhea caused by norovirus and rotavirus are often seen. Among them, vomiting caused by norovirus infection is more common. The disease is severe, but the course of the disease is often short and safe, and it will gradually improve within 2-4 days. You can refer to the epidemic situation of "Norovirus" for details and there is no need to panic.

Rotavirus enteritis is also known as autumn diarrhea. Typical symptoms are vomiting, fever, and diarrhea. Some patients only have one or two of these symptoms. Diarrhea is often more serious than vomiting. Currently, there are not many patients of this type, and the situation is sporadic.

2. Cold, tracheitis or flu

Now is the peak season for respiratory infections, and the outpatient clinic is still dominated by upper respiratory tract infections, tracheitis, pneumonia, and influenza. Some children with respiratory tract infections recently have also developed vomiting symptoms, and some have even vomited severely.

Some respiratory pathogens can also cause obvious intestinal symptoms. When a child has a respiratory tract infection, his or her gastrointestinal function will also be weakened. At this time, he or she may not be able to tolerate eating the same food as usual and may vomit. Excessive sputum and severe coughing can easily induce vomiting. (Next page: What should parents do if their child suddenly vomits?)

3. Others

There are many other diseases that can cause vomiting, such as encephalitis, meningitis, some congenital diseases, neurological diseases, etc., which are relatively rare and often accompanied by other symptoms.

2. What should parents do if their child vomits?

If the child is in good spirits after vomiting, you can observe him at home for a while. If you can eat, be sure to reduce the amount of food you eat and eat soft, easily digestible food such as porridge, noodles, etc.

If you vomit after eating, you can stop eating and drink oral rehydration salts (which can be bought at general pharmacies). Oral rehydration salts contain some electrolytes and glucose. Parents can prepare them in proportion with boiled water according to the instructions. This can replenish lost fluids and electrolytes such as Na and K lost due to vomiting and diarrhea.

This article introduces in detail what happens when a child suddenly vomits, and also introduces what parents should do if their child vomits. As a family whose child is vomiting continuously, it is important to find out the cause of the child's vomiting in time and take timely measures to improve the symptoms of the child's vomiting. In fact, as long as you respond positively, the condition will improve quickly.