Stomach Virus
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Help for Stomach Flu
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on October 27, 2008
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My son was sick last week. He had 2 episodes of vomiting one day and since then has not been eating wel.
My daughter woke up at 130 last night and has been vomiting e...
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- I always keep gingerale in the house during flu season. It soothes the tummy and puts back fluids. If the carbonation bothers them, my doctor would recommend letting...
- Try some plain crackers, like Zwiebach. My mom always gave us a little bit of vernors or coke-a-cola. I remember thinking it was the best medicine ever!
- I let it run it's course. Unfortunately you almost have to. Be sure to have plenty of fluids on hand. Sugar does help to ease the nausea for me personally. But you...
After You Get the Stomach Flu, Can You Get It Again?
Asked by D.F. from New York
on February 28, 2011
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My son just got over the stomach flu, now I have it, and my husband just vomited too. My question is, can me or my husband give it back to my son?
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- yup, it can be a nasty cycle so just be ready for sickness apon sickness
- not the same strain, you become immune to it, but it can lie dormant for a few days and spring back with an acidic environment. Likely not as vicious though. On occasi...
- I dont think you two can. If it's been a while since he's had it maybe, but not right away. I wouldnt worry!
My Baby Boy Waking up at Night with Stomach Aches!
Asked by N.S. from Panama City
on February 28, 2012
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Hello Everyone.
I am asking for help once again. Like every mom i feel quite worried when my baby is sick and want to help him as much as i can. My son is 2 years ol...
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- I would definitely give him the anti-biotics. Some people battle ear infections for a very long time. Do anything and all you can to soothe him in addition to givi...
- Give your child the treatment the doctor recommended. Buy some yogurt to help with the tummy upsets. Do not ignore the medication he needs for his ear infection. ...
- Try PB8. ANTIbitoics, according to medical research, INCREASE the risk of another ear infection by 33%. Try a PRObiotic. PB8 works like a charm.
Stomach Flu - Laundry - Possible TMT
Asked by E.C. from San Francisco
on June 9, 2011
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So we've been sharing the joys of stomach flu in our household this past week and am wondering - what do you mamas do to clean/sanitize yucked-out clothes that you can...
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- Wash twice with hot water and vinegar. Should help. Good luck!
- I second the washing things twince use hot water if the fabric can hang with it & add baking soda it makes the laundry soap work soooo much better.
- I throw in some extra soap and baking soda...I dont know why with the baking soda..my mom used to do it...I feel ya mama..We have had it here since Monday:( After...
4Year Old Complaining of Stomach Hurting.
Asked by M.P. from Albuquerque
on January 24, 2012
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Yesterday my daughter came home from her grandmas with a stomache ache. When she got home she took her bath and got ready for bed. When she was getting ready she ran t...
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- We have a massive stomach bug going around our school. One minute you are about to die from cramps and the next minuet you are totally fine. You might be fine for a da...
- sounds like a stomach bug to me, if they have green diarrhea its pretty much that normally, just make sure she doesn't throw up anymore if she continue to vomit then y...
- It's a stomach but, it has hit the whole nation I think. Everyone has talked about it. This one seems to be taking as long as a week to be totally back to normal, no...
Virus Going Around?
Asked by R.D. from New York
on April 9, 2010
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Hi,
Are there any prevalent kids virus' going around at this time....fever being the main symptom?
Thanks!
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- We all came down with the stomach flu this spring. Throwing up (couldn't even keep down water for awhile), diarrhea, fever and chills. My son caught it first and was...
- My son had a fever that lasted for 3-4 days so we took him into the pedi. The fever was between 101 & 102, even with Tylenol. She took a listen & he had caught bronc...
- Strep and allergies.
There a Way to Avoid Getting the Stomach Flu?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on November 13, 2011
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I feel like im in a SAHM version of Edgar Allen Poe's story "Masque of the red death"(where the rich party people hunker down and try to avoid the plague) My 9 year ol...
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- Hi A., Anything that will build your immune system can prevent you getting the flu. I was exposed to the H1N1 (in the hospital) sitting with one of my daughter's si...
- Gastro-enteritis (commonly called stomach flu) is usually spread by hands contacting any infected surfaces, or the body fluids or stools of a sick person. The hands th...
- I just asked this too and got great responses. And none of us got it... http://www.mamapedia.com/questions/7166647349090123777 Good luck!
House Clean up After Family Has the Stomach Flu
Asked by A.E. from Des Moines
on December 22, 2008
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I was just wondering what all you did to clean up the house after your family had the flu. We are washing the sheets and everything that we touched, but what about the...
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- the best thing i have heard is, even in the winter, open the windows for around 10 minutes every day. of course if its like FRIGID (i consider this to be anywhere belo...
- Hi A., You've gotten great advice. I wanted to add a couple of things that you may already be doing, but may have been missed. ~Toilet handle (even though every...
- Spray a little Lysol around, it does wonders.
9 Year Old with Stomach Ache
Asked by M.L. from Kansas City
on May 17, 2008
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My 9 year old daughter has been complaining about a stomache ache for the past 3 or 4 days. She has not run a fever at all but has been very tired. The area she is s...
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- There is a stomache virus going around. My oldest has it now too and she has bad stomache aches and they seem to get worse when she eats or drinks. The Dr's office s...
- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE go to a doctor as soon as possible! I hate to alarm you, but this sounds to me like it could be an appendicitis. Read this from Web MD: http:/...
- Hi M., First off I am sorry to hear your daughter isn't feeling well. At this point if your daughter is still in pain, I wouldn't wait to take her to the doctor. Ab...
New Oral Herpes Virus?
Asked by S.J. from Raleigh
on April 30, 2009
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I don't normally ask questions. I get info from some of your questions, but my 9 year old has this virus the Dr told me not to worry because chickenpox was also a herp...
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- i would take her to the dentist, and not the doctor. It sounds more like a gum disease or something along those lines. Does she floss?? Does she seem to have a type ...
- Go get some Oral-B mouth wash from Target. It is for mouth sores whether it be from biting, toothbrushing or canker sores. My daughter has this problem from time to ti...
- Sounds like a visit to the dentist is in order. Gums usually bleed because of plaque buildup above the gum line, infection, or other gum conditions such as gingivitis...
