Rehydration: Older Child
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Roto Virus Advice
Asked by M.M. from Mansfield
on February 12, 2009
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Hi we just found out my daughter has roto virus an i know nothing about it. i was wondering if anyone has any advice on dealing with it.Is there a medication i could ...
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- Things you can do for your kiddo: Keep her hydrated, keep her comfortable - use tylenol (will help if she has a fever), baby vix, saline drops for her nose, breast mi...
- Just to help clear some confusion...there is, indeed, a vaccination for rotovirus. Pediatricians usually recommend it for children who will be cared for in a daycare ...
- My son had it at 14 months old and ended up being hospitalized from dehydration from vomitting. I did not do the right thing when he did start vomitting- so here is w...
Stomach Flu Stress
Asked by H.B. from San Francisco
on January 19, 2008
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My 4-year-old started a really bad stomach flu in our home. It was a weird one. She had bad tummy aches during the day and would throw up all night long for 4 nights i...
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- Hello... My 7 year old had this... I hurt for the both of you... the best thing to do is not feed them to much during the day. Give them a very little liquids.... It w...
- i don't know how far you are from bakersfield, but there has been something nasty going on here. it all started when my son hurled all over the kitchen floor. then i g...
- Hello, I have a 4yr old and a 2yr old. Both of the boys and myself had the stomach flu. My youngest only threw up 1x but he had diarhea for about 5 days. My oldest th...
Stomach Flu - Child Won't Eat!
Asked by A.H. from Kansas City
on December 26, 2007
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My 17 mo old has the stomach flu that has been going around. He's drinking milk and some water but won't eat a thing. This is our second day now. He ate a handful of d...
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- My daughter just went through the same thing over the Christmas Holiday. I was told by the ASK-A-NURSE at Shawnee Mission Hospital and the pharmacist at Walgreens to k...
- You might try getting him a new sippy cup with a character he likes to encourage him to keep drinking. Hang in there!
- Mine also just went through the stomach flu only I tried to make her eat before I realized that she was sick. I wish I had listened to her. These little ones know thei...
Seeking Moms Who's Children Have Had the Stomach Flu for More than 3 Days......
Asked by S.L. from Los Angeles
on February 2, 2007
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My son is extremely sick and they just keep telling me it's the flu and I am losing my mind. Every time he seems out of the woods, he reverts back to excessive vomitt...
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- Didn't read any other mom's responses but when ever my son gets any type of stomach bug it hangs on forever. Only thing I have learned to do that works like a charm is...
- I would guess maybe it is either he is eatting solids to soon after he was sick or maybe foud allergies. I would try keeping a journal of what he eats and see if you c...
- Hey. Sorry that you are having to go through this. In June last year, my daughter was 10 months old. She had that same problem. She was sick for 6 days. She threw up a...
8 Year Old Boy with Recurring Headaches
Asked by P.R. from Portland
on February 4, 2009
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I have an 8 year old boy who complains of headaches nearly every day. I usually give him a liquid pain killer which seems to do the trick. My first thought on chasing ...
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- I would give him a multivitamin and make sure he is eating at regular intervals. If he already takes one, then take him to a doctor to be checked out.
- PLEASE insist that his doctor do a CT scan!! My son complained of headaches throughout his childhood years and doctors repeatedly called it growing pains, possible vi...
- Would some type of allergy be a possibility? What does your doctor suggest? S. B
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...
My 7-Year Old's Stomach Pain
Asked by D.W. from Tampa
on July 31, 2008
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My 7 year old daughter has constant stomach pain for the past month. I've taken her to the pediatrician to whom I'm explained... She has decreased appetite, after she...
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- I would not wait for blood tests. I would take her to a stomach specialist right away. She could have a hernia,some kind of blockage, etc. Get her to a specialist now....
- I have not read all the other responses so I don't know if anyone said this but when I was a child I had the same type thing. It was around dinner time when it got ba...
- you did not say what type of stools she was having, but i would check this out, i don't know what doctors do to determine it but i would rule this out, from what i und...
9 Year Old with Stomach Ache
Asked by M.L. from Kansas City
on May 17, 2008
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My 9 year old daughter has been complaining about a stomache ache for the past 3 or 4 days. She has not run a fever at all but has been very tired. The area she is s...
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- There is a stomache virus going around. My oldest has it now too and she has bad stomache aches and they seem to get worse when she eats or drinks. The Dr's office s...
- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go to a doctor as soon as possible! I hate to alarm you, but this sounds to me like it could be an appendicitis. Read this from Web MD: http:/...
- Hi M., First off I am sorry to hear your daughter isn't feeling well. At this point if your daughter is still in pain, I wouldn't wait to take her to the doctor. Ab...
After Overheating, 8 Year Old Suffering with Stomach Pains & Headaches
Asked by A.H. from Atlanta
on August 20, 2009
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My middle child decided that he wanted to play football this season. He has been athletic since he was 4 playing baseball and soccer. Football practice began July 27...
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- It sounds like perhaps he has had this episode of heat exhaustion but has much more than just that to deal with. All tests have indicated nothing, so I'm wondering if...
- His stomach pains may well be stress related. He may be much more worried about losing his Mom. I really don't know what you might say to him to help alleviate his...
- Hi A., I am a single mom of 5 wonderful children ages(13,9,8,6,4). I do have some advice for you and would rather speak with you via cell phone. There is too much...
Daughter Has Stomach Bug
Asked by M.R. from Asheville
on April 11, 2007
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i believe my daughter has the stomach bug. she has been throwing up most of the night i am afraid that she is going to get dehydrated. i have tried to give her jello a...
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- Hi M.! When my 4 year old daughter had a stomach bug recently, I gave her Gatorade and sweet tea. She likes orange and lemon-lime flavored Gatorade and the tanic a...
- I'd recommend calling your pediatrician's office, but I'll also tell you what mine told me when my son had this. They said to let his stomach "rest" for 2 hours after...
- My son wouldnt drink Pedialyte so I gave him gatorade its the same thing and taste much better and also I agree with stick to the B.R.A.T. diet most important thing i...
