Stomach Virus
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Baby Illness
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on July 2, 2010
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both my one yr old and two yr old have a slight fever and my two yr old is complaining about a stomach ache and vomitting.....what can it be???
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- Flu? Stomach virus, or something they ate? Little babies have stomachs that are a lot more sensitive than ours- I'd just make sure they drink a lot of fluids and kee...
- Def. make sure they stay hydrated!! Water, pedilite whatever they will drink. Unless it's serious enough for them to be hospitalized then a dr will probably tell you...
- They are sick. Take them to the Doctor. Or call him/her. Keep them hydrated. Give bland foods... if they can eat. Take their temp every hour or less, monitor it.....
Toddler Innie Became Outie - HERNIA? Help!!!!
Asked by F.H. from Orlando
on April 8, 2013
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HI,
My 16-month old had an innie bellybutton until this week. She had a bad stomach bug and is teething and crying more than usual. Today I noticed her bellybutton ...
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- Best to ask her doctor. My sister was the same at 10 months, had surgery, no scar, it faded away. They told us not to let her cry until surgery because that was what...
- My youngest had the same thing happen. It isn't that uncommon. We watched it for a change in color or warmth. Sometimes they go back in and sometimes they don't. O...
- Best thing to do would be to ask the doctor... you can either call them, or wait until she goes in the next time... I googled it and found this thread.... maybe tha...
Sick Kiddo Today, Testing Tomorrow
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on October 22, 2012
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My oldest has had a stomach bug for the afternoon and evening today. Was feeling much better when we sent her to bed and no vomiting for about 3 hours. She never ran...
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- *the school, SHOULD have sent home, prior, fliers/information about the tests and the dates and times of it, and the "make up" test dates. Since this test is so, impor...
- Keep her home, I am sure the school will have to provide a make up time for the text. Maybe get a doctors note to assure the excused absence. If she isn't 100 percent ...
- Normally a child MUST be 24 hours without vomiting or diarrhea or fever before they will allow them to return to school. I think that calling them this morning as soon...
Son Is So Sick!
Asked by R.W. from Washington DC
on August 13, 2011
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Hi Moms,
My 3 year old son has been throwing up for 15 days (w/ diarrhea), with a 2 day break in the middle (9 days ago) Of course he only throws up at night, we've...
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- I think it is a little odd that he only gets sick in the morning and at night. If it were a bug I would think he would be effected all day long. My son went through ...
- have your dr write out a script for a stool sample. your ins should cover it 100%. that may answer a lot of questions and avoid unnessary tests. also a blood test is a...
- Lots of suggestions here, but I just wanted to add one more thought - if you go back to the doctor ask about celiac disease (severe sensitivity to gluten - wheat, rye,...
Calling Out Sick- Multiple Days
Asked by K.M. from Boston
on February 20, 2012
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Hi all. My house is being attacked by the stomach bug that's going around. I stayed home from work today and the kids went to my moms. On the way home my son gets sick...
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- I got strep about 3 weeks after I started my current job. I took two days off of work and I NEVER take work off for me, unless it's a true vacation. I went in to work ...
- Yes, people in my office are out for a day or two all the time. If you're not sick tomorrow though and are taking care of your kids, use a vacation day instead. I only...
- I agree with Rachel - if your boss doesn't understand - you need a new job. Unfortunately, getting sick happens in life. If I'm not sick anymore - i would be ta...
Getting Rid of That Pukey Smell
Asked by D.M. from Phoenix
on May 3, 2007
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Hi everyone,
My 2 year old has been sick since Tuesday, throwing up. My baby girl just started throwing up last night. I have been comforting them and doing as much a...
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- Is she holding anything down. That is so hard to take care of a child that is sick like that, have you taken her to the doctor? We know of a family who had four chil...
- I saw one of those dirty house shows, with the british ladies. They said that lemon juice and water cleans odors. Even dog urine---so try it. Good luck and hope the...
- I would try either vinegar and water or lemon juice and water to clean the carpet or wiping up the floor. Once it dries then I would use my febreeze or what have you t...
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...
All Done!...No...Seriously...All. Done.
Asked by L.C. from Dover
on April 2, 2013
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More just a rant or miniature pity party, really.
We made a military move to the UK about two months ago and, at first, it seemed like we were going to make it thou...
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- get some promethazine-and good luck!
- Thank your husband for his service and sacrifices to our country!!! Thank you for making the moves!! Are you at Mildenhall or Lakenheath? Either way - great assignm...
- So sorry this is happening. I would talk to your local pharmacist -- we visit the UK annually and I find that the "chemists" are generally good about advice; they even...
