小孩呕吐是WhatCause

May 30, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
Vomiting in children may be caused by overeating, physiological gastroesophageal reflux, indigestion, colds, enteritis, or other reasons. For the child's health, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, avoid overeating, and ensure that food is easily digestible and nutritionally rich. Additionally, maintaining good hygiene in the child's living environment, enhancing immune function, and preventing colds and intestinal diseases are essential.

In general, vomiting in children may be caused by overeating, physiological gastroesophageal reflux, indigestion, colds, enteritis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:

1. Overeating

When a child consumes more food than their stomach can digest, the stomach becomes overly distended, stimulating the vomiting reflex center. This may be accompanied by bloating, stomach discomfort, or mild pain. Management includes temporary fasting to allow the stomach to rest, along with appropriate physical activity to promote gastrointestinal motility.

2. Physiological Gastroesophageal Reflux

This occurs due to incomplete development of the lower esophageal sphincter, allowing stomach acid and food to flow back into the esophagus. The acid irritates the esophageal mucosa, triggering the vomiting reflex. Symptoms may include retrosternal pain or a burning sensation, which may worsen at night. Treatment should follow medical advice and may include domperidone suspension, pantoprazole sodium for injection, or simethicone emulsion.

3. Indigestion

Due to immature gastrointestinal function or consumption of hard-to-digest foods, food remains in the stomach and stimulates the vomiting reflex. Symptoms may include bloating, abdominal pain, and belching. According to medical guidance, treatments may include Bifidobacterium Triformis Powder, Compound Pepsin Granules, or Xingpi Yang'er Granules.

4. Cold (Upper Respiratory Infection)

Colds are usually associated with viral infections, which cause congestion and swelling in the throat, stimulating the vomiting reflex. Other symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Medications such as pediatric paracetamol-phenylpropanolamine granules, pediatric cold granules, or amoxicillin granules may be used under medical supervision.

5. Enteritis

Enteritis is typically caused by intestinal infections from bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Inflammation leads to intestinal wall edema and spasms, stimulating the vomiting reflex. The main symptom is vomiting, often accompanied by diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. Treatment under medical guidance may include smectite powder, Bacillus subtilis bivalent live bacterial granules, or cefixime granules.

To protect children's health, it is important to maintain a balanced diet, avoid overeating, and ensure that food is easily digestible and nutritionally adequate. Additionally, maintaining a clean and hygienic living environment, and enhancing immune function, can help prevent colds and gastrointestinal diseases.

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