Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Started Vomiting, On And Off Diarrhea, Lost Appetite, Unable To Diagnose. What To Do ?

My 10 year old son started vomiting last Saturday night, 4 episodes in total, ending Sunday. Has had on & off diarrhea all week, some nausea all week off & on. Hasn't been eating or drinking much because of those symptoms. This evening he again became nauseated, has had diarrhea & feels like he needs to vomit, but can't bring anything up. His temp is 95.7.
posted on Wed, 10 Jul 2013
Twitter Wed, 10 Jul 2013 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 10 Jul 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

Your child seems to have gastroenteritis.
Monitor for signs of dehydration.
They include
1. Decreased skin turgor
2. Increasing thirst.
3. Sunken eyes.
4. Irritability.
5. Drowsiness.
6. Decreasing passage of urine.
Oral rehydration solution or any other solution containing salt and sugar should be given.
Probiotics and Zinc prescribed by your doctor will be useful.

Regarding vomiting antiemetics as prescribed by your doctor may be required.

If there is fever with blood or mucus in the stool antibiotics may be required.


In case of further dehydration the child requires Intravenous fluids.

Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty
M.D.(Pediatrics)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Dehydration


Loading Online Doctors....
Started Vomiting, On And Off Diarrhea, Lost Appetite, Unable To Diagnose. What To Do ?

Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. Your child seems to have gastroenteritis. Monitor for signs of dehydration. They include 1. Decreased skin turgor 2. Increasing thirst. 3. Sunken eyes. 4. Irritability. 5. Drowsiness. 6. Decreasing passage of urine. Oral rehydration solution or any other solution containing salt and sugar should be given. Probiotics and Zinc prescribed by your doctor will be useful. Regarding vomiting antiemetics as prescribed by your doctor may be required. If there is fever with blood or mucus in the stool antibiotics may be required. In case of further dehydration the child requires Intravenous fluids. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care. Dr Y V Siva Sankara Murty M.D.(Pediatrics) Associate Professor of Pediatrics