What to do if your child vomits after eating ice cream

Vomiting after eating ice-cream may be caused by physiological factors such as stimulation of the gastric mucosa by the low temperature of ice-cream, or it may be caused by pathological factors such as acute gastroenteritis. It can be treated by dietary adjustments such as light diet, abdominal massage and the use of drugs.
1. Physiological factors: eating too much ice-cream at one time or ice-cream temperature is too low, will increase the burden on the digestive tract and stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing vomiting, nausea and other symptoms. Hot compresses and massages can be applied to the abdomen to promote blood circulation and relieve abdominal muscle tension, thus improving symptoms such as vomiting. Daily attention should be paid to a light diet, avoid spicy, stimulating food intake.
2. Pathological factors: If a child is infected with bacteria or viruses after eating ice-cream, it can lead to acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms. If the bacterial infection, according to the drug sensitivity selection application of antibacterial drugs, such as cefixime. If the infection is viral, it is self-limiting and can be treated symptomatically. If the vomiting is severe, domperidone suspension can be given to help stop vomiting.
If your child vomits after eating ice-cream, it is recommended that you seek medical attention for a clear diagnosis and targeted treatment. In addition, all of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor and should not be used without authorization.