Stomach Virus: Infant
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Stomach Bug
Asked by K.I. from Minneapolis
on April 13, 2009
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I'm sure this sounds minor to most, but our 1.5 year old son just came down with a terrible stomach virus. It's his first time vomiting. It's just so sad & scary to se...
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- Our daughter had it also. We gave her some Ossicillium right away so her case didn't last too long. We took it too and didn't get it. Boiron is the manufacturer. It...
- Wash, wash, wash, wash your hands! My 3 children have all gotten this too, but my husband and I haven't and I'm sure it has to do with the fact that we wash our hands...
- It's very hard, and doesn't get any easier as they get older. I wasn't able to relax until they quit puking! And then you spend a few days being on edge that your othe...
Stomach Virus or Something Else?
Asked by M.P. from Los Angeles
on September 21, 2010
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My 6 year old daughter has been having severe stomach pain, usually within a a few hours of eating. It gets worse at night and she has woken up the last several night...
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- It could be an abdominal migraine, they're common in children. (google abdominal migraine..)
- What kind of stomach pain? My daughter, when she was 4, would wake up regularly at night (after being asleep for about an hour or hour and a half --usually around 9...
- Great suggestions from the other moms. While you're waiting to get into a doctor, keep a food diary. Write down everything she eats and the time. This will help the...
Stomach Bug???
Asked by A.D. from Detroit
on September 19, 2008
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Lily (10 weeks old) has a stomach bug. She's not eating as much as normal and out of the blue she'll start to cry. Last night she bf & had a bottle (4 oz) at 9 pm, got...
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- did you eat brocolli or pineapple or ? I learned certain foods I ate would do exactly what you described.... I have heard dairy too.... though I seem to be fine with ...
- Another vote for food or milk sensitivity (not necessarily "allergy"). Something has upset her little belly. She may have gas from it too. Try some of the mylicon d...
- Hi A.---I tend to agree that it is probably something that you are eating. You could probably do an internet search of the biggest offenders, and cows milk is probabl...
Is There a Stomach Bug Going Around????
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on March 5, 2012
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So last week I was sick with what I thought was a stomach bug on Tues/Wed. But then went to the doctor on Wed night and was diagnosed with a sinus infection. My headac...
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- Tons of bugs going around. This season seems to be pretty bad here in our area of Texas .... sounds like that may be the case all over the US. My son was sick with co...
- Ugh yes, I had it and my youngest DD at the same time now my oldest DD has diarrhea and bad stomach cramps. For us it lasted longer than usual. 4-5 days. Hope u gu...
- My GD missed 3 days of school week before last because her tummy was bothering her. She didn't have any diarrhea or a fever, just tummy ache, nausea and general fatig...
Stomach Virus in a 3 Year Old
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on January 9, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I am at my wits end. I have a 3 year old that has had diarrhea since last Friday and it seems to only have gotten worse. We took him to his pediatrician...
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- They do have suppositories that will help, do not know whether any are available over-the-counter but I have had several friends that have used them with their childre...
- Have them test him for Rotavirus. I think it's the season for that. My son got it this summer after 3 days of being in the hospital from dehydration they figured out t...
- It sounds like you are doing all the right things. I agree with the other posts about BRAT diet, etc., but I have one more recommendation that you might want to ask...
Stomach Virus - What Can I Feed My Son?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on January 28, 2009
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I think my son has a little stomach bug. He started yesterday morning throwing up a few times. Then after that stopped for most of the day, he started having diarrhe...
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- S. you are getting great advice, one thing to add, Popsicle... baby's get dehydrated and they don't want to eat much, my sister is a nurse and she told me to give it t...
- Yep, the bananas, rice, applesauce and toast is my tried and true method also...gotta love the BRAT diet:) Also, i will give my kids some plain crackers, even like th...
- BRAT diet--broth, rice, apples, toast (dry). When he can hold that down, then you can introduce other stuff. Good luck!
WHAT Is Wrong with My Stomach?!?!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 20, 2011
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Sometime this afternoon, my stomach has been killing me. I'm soooo nauseous :( Every time I move or open my mouth I feel like I'm going to hurl. I never have stomach ...
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- There is a bug going on, my husband just came out of it, difference is that he had no problem being a big baby about it, he is not like us "super moms". The first day...
- seriously-you should just go throw up. That is the only thing that makes you start to feel better. You need to get it out of your system. And come to think of i...
- OMG - I just got over that - it was awful......I lost 7 lbs. in 2 days!! I hope that you do not have what I had. I locked myself in my bedroom so that I wouldn't get...
Baby Stomach Pain
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on March 2, 2010
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I have a precious, precious baby that will be 6 months in just over a week. Two and a half weeks ago we discovered he had an ear infection. He was put on Omnicef, an...
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- Maby your little one has developed GERD, my youngest daughter is almost 6 years old and still has it (she has had it since birth)? My youngest son had an infection in ...
- I would try some yogurt, no sugar kind. Sounds like meds induced reflux. best of luck.
- Is he taking anything for his reflux? It is possible that the antibiotic has triggered the reflux again. I am puzzled as to why the doctor has not given him somethin...
My Baby Has a Stomach Ache
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on May 15, 2008
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My one and a half year old son has been sick for about three nights and I think he is starting to feel better but his stomach is still hurting what can I give him that...
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- It really depends on what type of stomach ache it is. If it's nausea, some flat ginger ale can help (room temp not cold). If it's gas or upset stomach ask your pedia...
- Hi C., I used to work in a daycare and sometimes the babies and little children would be so gassy, then gulp their bottles or else be really hungry and their tummy har...
- While I realize this isn't very conventional it always worked for me. I would put a peppermint candy in some water and dissolve it. He can drink it cold or warm. It re...
My 2 Year Old Has a Stomach Virus. Help Please!
Asked by D.F. from New York
on February 26, 2011
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My 2 yr old woke up this morning and vomited. He also has been having diarrhea all day long. He has no fever, but hasnt eaten anything all day and wont drink anything ...
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- My granddaughter just had this but no vomiting. Doctor suggested a modified "BRAT" diet to slow down the diarhhea. I looked at Wikipedia (not really the best so...
- yeah just keep him hydrated, don't worry about his food intake. You can give him small amounts of gatorade, pedialyte, and small sips of gingerale. Just treat it as ...
- My daughters had similar issues a few weeks ago. dr recommended gatorade, pedialite (which my daughters didnt really care for - so it was gatorade the entire time) and...
