Older Child: Pedialyte
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7 Year Old Who Barely Eats
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on February 29, 2008
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I have a 7-year-old son who has a hard time eating. In fact if he had it his way, he wouldn't eat anything the entire day. We constantly get on to him at the table abo...
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- It might just be the child's makeup. Don't push it just make sure he eats his 3 or 4 bits of everything. He is only 7 and I bet when he hits 9 or 10 he will start or...
- My neice is the same way... she doesn't eat and when she does she eats only a couple of bits. Come to find out she has REALLY bad Acid Reflex. That is something you ...
- I wonder if this is more of a power struggle then an eating issue. My son, who is now 14 (almost 15), was very picky and did not eat much at the table. Especially si...
6 Year Old with a Prolonged Headache
Asked by T. from Birmingham
on July 9, 2009
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My 6 year old has a veery bad headache that gets worst with movement and is pulsating. I took him to the doctor and he said that it was just a virus and that the heada...
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- T., Where is the headache? Is it all over, is it in one centralized area, or is it reacting like a tension headache or migraine? If it's tension or migraine-li...
- Hi T. Maybe it could be his eyes, have you brought him to an eye dr and got them checked. as a child i got head aches and it was from my eyes.
- I do know that MSG causes horrible migraines, you could try eliminating everything from his diet that contains it (google MSG), he may be really sensitive to it. I did...
Dehydrated 9 Year Old Son...
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on October 5, 2009
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My son was not feeling well yesterday, headache, eyes hurt, just feeling weak all over and felt like he was going to vomit but never did. He took a shower and went to ...
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- Pedialyte will make him feel better right away. Any nurse will tell you this. My husband and I had the stomach flu a few years ago and my mom gave us pedialite and we ...
- My son has a very high metabolism and is very active. He gets dehydrated easily and it leads to bad, really bad migraines. It also has to do with the barametric pressu...
- My doctor reminds me every summer to make sure the kids drink plenty water. By the time you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. A friend volunteers with rebuild...
15 Month Old Has Had Diarrhea for Almost a Week Now
Asked by A.A. from Pittsburgh
on March 4, 2008
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My baby has had diarrhea for almost a week now and the doctor doesn't seem too concerned. He is eating and drinking ok, he really doesn't act sick. (May be from him te...
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- Dear A., I appreciate your concern with your baby and the diarrhea and the diaper rash. Yes, the diarrhea may be caused by teething. I'd say make sure he's getting e...
- my son who is 5 months old now had diarrhea for 2 weeks straight. we even went so far as to have his stool tested. nothing. the doctors said he was fine and to continu...
- My nieces would get diarrhea when teething. It would last several days. If you notice that she is peeing less, I would place another call to the ped and let him know...
Vomitting and Diaharea
Asked by G.F. from Miami
on October 4, 2008
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Hello mothers,
Yesterday I had to take my almost 2yr old out of school due to vomitting. The teachers explained that they believe is a virus and that other kids had...
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- It sounds like rotavirus. hydration is urgent. here is a link on rotavirus. I hope your baby gets better soon! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotavirus
- My daughter had a virus just like it a while ago, I know it is very nerve wracking, but the MOST important thing is HYDRATION!... When you feel nauseous and vomit, do ...
- So sorry to hear of his illness. It is always scary. My kids did best when vomiting by sucking on popsicles made from Pedialyte. Perhaps they are not swallowing so muc...
"2Yr Son Getting Sick Often"
Asked by H.N. from Phoenix
on November 2, 2010
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He was fine couple of days but now he again got sick with cough, fever and running nose. Stopped eating just drinks pedialyte. Can any one please help me in letting me...
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- When my kids are sick and puking we always go to toast with no butter, just a little grape or apple jelly. Also the eggo waffles same thing no butter just a little je...
- If he gets sick alot I would start giving him probiotics everyday (I give them to my kids) and have their vitamin D levels checked. If he has the right levels of vitam...
- As far as food goes, sick kids (usually sicker than yours, like throwing up) would go on the BRAT diet: B - banana R - rice A - applesauce (no sugar) T - toast (...
Diarrhea....
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on March 5, 2012
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Hello Mamas,
Just a quick question......my son who is 9 year-old has had watery diarrhea since Friday evening (almost 4 days now). He is drinking water, trying bland...
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- Om my gosh we have the same thing! Except we live in Seattle.. I had it along with my 6 year old for 4-5 days.. Now my 9 year old dd has it too. I have a call into he...
- Stick to the BRAT diet (bananas,rice,applesauce,toast) Lots of clear fluids.Is he on any medication or possible eating anything else that you are unaware of? Acidophil...
- You can give him some Probiotics and 100% pumpkin (not the fake stuff!). Both will help firm up his stools. I would at least put a call in to his doctors office. The n...
Diarrhea
Asked by M.H. from Lincoln
on December 15, 2007
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So this may be a little TMI, but I just need some advice. My daughter has had MAJOR diarrhea since Tuesday (so for about 4 days) to the point where in almost every dia...
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- if it is c. difficile make sure you clean everything really well as it is VERY contagious. I'd continue with pedalyte until her diarrhea is done. I dont know how much ...
- Have you noticed excessive drooling or a Ella chewy her fingers or toys. Generally, this is a sign of teething, the excess silva due teething can cause the diarrhea. ...
- Sounds like it may be C. difficile, so you may want to collect a sample and bring it in for testing. She may need to be on an antibiotic to clear things up. Good luck.
Seeking Mom's Dealing with or Having Dealt with HFMD
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Are there any Mom's who are caring for their child who has been diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease. My 8 year old has never been so miserable and lethargic.
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- I'm sorry to hear you're going through this. I've never heard of an 8 year old having HMF. I'm in Child Care, and usually it only hits the kids under 5. I know ho...
- I can tell you that my son had the worse case of it his dr and staff had ever seen. We just had to let it pass. we gave him oatmeal baths and just did what the dr's sa...
- My daughter had this last yr and ir was miserable!! She didn't hardly eat or drink anything for days. We got just enought down her to keep her hydrated. Give her somet...
Stomach Flu or Something Else?
Asked by C.C. from New York
on February 13, 2011
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My daughter has been throwing up since Thursday. Can't keep anything besides water and ice chips down. Ginger ale, pedialyte, broth all gets thrown up. No fever. No...
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- You really have to make sure she's not dehydrating with all the vomiting she's doing. I would take her to the ER just to make sure.
- That is quite a few days for the stomach bug. It could be the rotovirus, either way she is at risk of dehydration. If she seems lethargic I would take her to the ER. ...
- Techinally the FLU is not throwing up..its more cold like symptoms. She probably has a stomach bug. My daughter tested positive for the flue 2 weeks ago and never thre...
