Stomach Virus: Pedialyte
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Pedialyte
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on April 23, 2009
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Does pedialyte fill a baby up like formula does? My baby has a stomach bug and I was told by his pediatrician to give him pedialyte for 24 hours and then formula after...
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- Yes, but like water it doesn't stay with them as long and they drink more often.
- I'm not sure about formula feeding. When my son got a stomach virus, we were told nothing but breastmilk on demand AND pedialyte, not instead of. We just weren't sup...
- They make pedialyte popsicles (not sure if your son is old enough yet) and they make dissolving strips (like listerine mouth strips) too. Maybe you could do those and...
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...
Son with a Stomach Bug
Asked by S.R. from Binghamton
on April 13, 2007
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Hi everyone...My son is dealing with a stomach bug and has been since Wednesday. I had it, along with my daughter a few weeks ago, and it lasted longer then the usual ...
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- Hi S., Our 2-year old son, Thomas, is just getting over a horrible stomach bug - probably the same one as your son has. We had the worst time getting him to drink ...
- Hi S.- I had a house full just a few weeks ago with this but.....It sucks....The Dr, said yes to Pedilite and said Chicken Soup, Bananas and rice, he said no milk ...
- I just went through this with all my boys. They all had different symptoms, but nevertheless NASTY! He probably has the Rota Virus...which last a few days, they will...
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...
Afraid to Eat After Stomach Bug
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on October 24, 2008
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My 4 year old son got the stomach bug at school last week. He recovered quickly and was eating well at home, but is now afraid to eat his lunch at school. Yesterday ...
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- Honestly, I dont think you can convince him to eat! He sounds like he is still sick, and while it is possible that it is in his head, I would doubt it. Kids that age ...
- Sounds like he is still sick. I substitute teach, there is a virus going around that is really weird. It is like you have the 24 hr virus (violently), it goes away, ...
- My daughter gets the same way after she has been sick. They will eat when they are ready just push the fluids like Sprite or Pedialyte. We just had that bug in our hom...
2 Yr Old Won't Drink Pedialyte
Asked by A.D. from Chicago
on November 2, 2009
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Hello,
My 2 year old daughter has a slight cold, little fever, so far no vomiting.( Thank god!)
But will not drink pedialyte....any flavor! Nor will she drink the Wa...
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- It looks like you got some great advice on hydration ideas, I just wanted to tell you that you are doing great by keeping an eye out for dehydration. Unlike some read...
- My daughter was the same way... so my mom taught be a little trick that she used to use with us when we were kids. She told me to mix a little bit of sugar free jello...
- I found that a lot of those drinks contain artificial colors and sweeteners, something that is not good for them anyway. I give my daughter Performance by Shaklee, a ...
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!
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...
How NOT to Catch the Stomach Virus/ Flu?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on January 20, 2011
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Hi well my husband was throwing up since around midnight. He has something. I cant get him to remember to take his vitamins.
Anyhow my kids and I usually take mult vi...
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- There is no such thing as the "stomach flu" so of course the flu vaccine won't help. Flu is strictly upper respitory -- Not intestinal. As with almost any infectiou...
- Well throwing up is not the flu so getting the flu shot will not help you with a stomach virus. The only way to prevent getting it is stay away from him and wash wash ...
- Quarentine your husband!!! LOL!
Virus Going Around?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 29, 2009
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My daughter (10 months) had a low fever (99 - 101) since Friday night (into Sat. morning) until early this morning. Since then she hasn't felt warm. She had little a...
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- As long as she's still breastfeeding okay, I wouldn't worry. Stick to breastmilk and clear liquids. But, if she has trouble keeping everything down, you should probabl...
- With the length of your child's illness, and the symptoms you have described, you should have her seen by her pediatrician. Vomiting shortly after every feed, and alm...
- We just had swine flu last week, and although our fevers were hovering around 102 for a few days, apparently a lot of people are only having low-grade fevers and minim...
