Stomach Virus
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Stomach Bug?
Asked by D.G. from Philadelphia
on June 11, 2009
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My 4 year old daughter began complaining about her belly hurting on Monday night on and off. She seemed to be feeling okay in general, running around and playing. We h...
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- I am no where near a Dr. but that is almost exactly what happens to my niece when she gets strep throat. She has had it a few times this year and she would throw up o...
- Hi D.- originally i thought it woudl be dairy and it could be a dairy intolerance issue so when she had pizza it was ok, but add ice cream and her body rejects it. b...
- Maybe it's motion sickness...
Stomach Virus Lasting 5 Days?
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on November 30, 2008
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My 2 year old daughter has a stomach virus (or something) that has lasted on and off now for 5 days. It started Wednesday night, she was "better" Thursday, threw up ag...
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- My 4yo daughter had the same thing a few weeks ago. It did take over a week to run its course. She would go up and down with it. Just when I thought she would be ove...
- My daughter is 2 as well and she had the exact same thing but her lasted about amonth of throwing up even if she kept dinner down at about 3 in the morning she woke up...
- To help keep her hydrated and calm her stomach a little, give her Camomile tea, even cool. I know it sounds cliche, but it works wonders.
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!
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...
Stomach Flu
Asked by T.B. from Boston
on December 24, 2010
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Just wondering how often I can expect my kids to get the stomach flu. I am so paranoid about throwing up I avoid it at all costs.
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- My daughter is 14 and she's never had a stomach flu. I'm 42 and I've only had it twice and honestly I think it wasn't really the flu but bad food.
- Once a year in our house. Not the "flu" but a bug of vomiting and diarrhea, usually 24 hours per person and not all at once.
- My kids and I already had the stomach flu. It lasted a few days and was nasty. I blame myself partially for getting it from them because I didn't wash my hands as ...
Stomach Virus - Anyone Use Activated Charcoal or Other Remedies?
Asked by L.S. from Boston
on February 10, 2012
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The stomach bug is going around pretty quickly........I'm preparing myself in case we all get it. I have a 2 and 4 year old. We had it 2 winters ago and it was horri...
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- Probiotics are my new go to for stomach issues. Safe for everyone too!
- the hospital used activated charcoal for our son when he ate poisoned berries. Oh, & he had to be "boarded" to get him stabilized to get it down him. It was not plea...
- Activated charcoal is for-God forbid-poisoning. Get some Pepto-an adult can drink the whole bottle in 4 hours-it will surround the organism and carry it out of the bod...
Stomach Flu
Asked by G.G. from Yuba City
on May 9, 2010
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My 2 year old son came down with the stomach flu about 5 days ago. Today is the first day with no vomiting and diarrhea so I'm wondering if I can give him milk and ot...
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- My pediatrician has a website with the following recommendations: For Older Children (over 1 Year Old) Offer Small Amounts of Clear Fluids For 8 Hours: * Wat...
- Hi G., Avoid milk until he is completely well. The BRAT diet is good for him now. Hope he feels better soon! M.
- Poor little guy. Since today is the first and only day so far without vomitting, etc, I wouldn't chance the dairy products just yet, but that's just me. If his sympt...
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...
