Stomach Virus
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When One Child Is Sick?
Asked by T.N. from Albuquerque
on April 16, 2011
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Both of my daughters (they're twins and in the same class at school) have been invited to a birthday party tomorrow. Tonight one of my girls threw up twice. I suspect ...
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- I would call and ask the mom hosting the party what she thinks about it. Follow her lead.
- I agree that if it's going around the school, the other kids have likely already been exposed as well. If your other daughter feels fine in the morning and doesn't sh...
- Why don't you see how they both feel in the morning. Sometimes it is a short illness and they will be fine tomorrow. Or the other will be sick tomorrow, too. Also, if ...
Bringing a Sick Child to a Family Thanksgiving Dinner - Is It Okay? or Not?
Asked by M.B. from Colorado Springs
on November 23, 2011
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My sister's oldest son was sick with a fever, body aches and vomiting a couple days ago. Now her youngest has it. He was sick today with vomiting and laying on couch...
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- Okay, if that were my kid, I WOULD NOT, bring them to Thanksgiving gathering. NOT at all. Why? 1) The child is sick. They will be uncomfortable, you or the child wil...
- People with sick kids should make their appropriate apologies and bow out and parents should understand. I never liked going to people's homes for t-day, if I had a s...
- I would follow the rules they use at school - don't remember exact words - a person/child needs to be vomit/fever free for at least 24 hours. So I agree, they need to ...
Recurring Fever
Asked by R.D. from New York
on August 29, 2009
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Hi!
Just wondering if any of your children have experienced the following symptoms as of late? Fever off and on for 11 days. Fever lasts for 24 hours and then gone fo...
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- yes, there can be a secondary infection...however, i would go to another pediatrician for a second opinion immediately and go back to your original dr. as well.
- Like the other posters say: there are nasty viruses going around lately and doctors can't pinpoint the exact reason for our kids' fevers. My 5 y.o. son just endured ve...
- I was going to suggest a urinary tract or bladder infection, but it sounds like they've already tested him for that. It could be "just a virus." My doctor told me (a...
2 Year Old Fasting
Asked by C.V. from Miami
on May 6, 2009
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My son has been sick for about a week now. It's a stomach virus. At first it was pretty gross but he's leveled out now and doing well. He hasn't had a fever in two ...
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- C., As long as he is getting fluids then he is fine. Fasting helps cleanse the body. that is why when you are sick (in this case your son) you lose your appetite. ...
- I know people will probably pull their hair out when I say this - but try top ramen. They make a lower sodium one and I eat that when I'm sick or on the verge of feel...
- Gelatin, mashed potatoes (no butter), crackers, fruit, some veggie he likes. It's only a few days so you need not worry about his lack of appetite. He'll soon be his o...
Flip Flop My Hypothetical - What If YOU Were Sick?
Asked by H.M. from Denver
on December 15, 2011
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So - we've all pretty much agreed that taking sick kiddos (puke/poop bug) on a plane is a definite no-no. But what if YOU were sick - everyone else was fine and rarin...
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- I don't leave the house if I am puking. Diarrhea is a different matter.
- I'd send them without me, and change my ticket/ follow later, if there was 1 or more adults involved. Or I'd go hit up my doctor for a compazine patch and rx streng...
- Frankly, I will admit to being selfish and I would get on the plane. I would get on a bunch of meds to make it through the flight and go. I cannot be out of hundreds o...
Vomiting
Asked by B.H. from Tallahassee
on October 24, 2010
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My soon to be one year (this week) has been vomiting since 11pm Friday night. It is now Sunday evening. Saturday he also starting with the diarrhea. He seemed like he ...
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- Call the doctor and ask their opinion - they'll let you know if it is best to way a day more or bring him in immediately. Also, make sure he is getting plenty of pedi...
- What kind of formula? Maybe something wrong w/ that. Get pedilite for sure, diarrhea &vomiting can leave littles ones, esp dehydrated. best, k
- Give tiny amounts at a time. The stomach has shrunk down. Do not start with formula. Maybe a homemade frozen juice treat.
Another West Nile Question (Updated)
Asked by L.S. from Jackson
on October 2, 2011
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I have asked this before but i just cant shake my concern. My state has now had 39 west nile cases (6 being in my county) and now my state has had 3 deaths. Their ages...
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- Not knowing Mississippi, I googled "Ridgeland Mississippi low cost medical clinic" and came up with this hit... http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics.taf?_function=...
- There are a number of viral infections going around in our area too, some sinus related and another stomach virus. Seems to be that seasonal stuff. Don't make yourse...
- It doesn't seem highly likely, but it is possible. If it is that upsetting to you I think you are just going to have to go to the doctor. If you tell the office up f...
Odor Removal
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on January 16, 2007
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We have had a stomach virus at our house. Does anyone know how to get a vomit odor out of upholstered furniture?
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- Yes I have used (pine sol)to clean it works thats the trick and thin spray some (lysol disenfectant spray) on it and there you have it.
- I would recommend "Simple Solution". It's available at petstores.
- Baking soda is a good odor remover-- but I don't know whether it will stain your furniture. Can you take the cover off and wash it? You could also try calling a carp...
Ibs??
Asked by M.C. from La Crosse
on February 9, 2010
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For the past few weeks, I've been having diarreha up to 4 times every morning. It's only in the morning and after a few times I'm fine. A little bit of an upset stom...
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- I would recommend talking to you r doctor. there are many things that can cause these symptoms. food intolerances can be one of the things (e.g. lactose intolerance)...
- Did you know that one of the symptoms of constipation is diarreha? I think I would first try Miralax (you can buy it over the counter now) for a few days to see if th...
- It could be that when you first wake up in the morning, all the muscles in your digestive system are also "waking up". I have IBS, and certain foods will trigger it,...
When Can I Have One Normal Christmas?
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on December 23, 2011
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The past 3 years Christmas days and few days prior, have been anything but fun and relaxing. 3 years ago I went into Labor on Christmas--exciting and unexpected and a ...
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- ours is New Years... 4 years running its been doctor trips or someone is home with something broken or sprained. One year it was a fish bone stuck in one of my kids to...
- I'm sorry they're sick. A few years ago DD woke up on Christmas Eve with a stomach bug and it was BAD, like "how many times do you need to get sick before you should g...
- no such thing as a normal Christmas. am i a little selfish in that i enjoy when my kids are sick ;) it's the only time they slow down long enough for me to see thi...
