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

Suggest Treatment For Fever And Vomiting

Hi, My 3 yr old boy woke 2 days ago with a fever (38) and vomiting (3 times between 9am and 2pm). I gave him ibuprofen that morning which brought the fever down, so the vomiting wasn t from fever. So the second day loose stools x2 (not too bad) but lack of appetite, fever spiked in evening to 39.3 before coming down with ibuprofen. The third day (today) no fever (well 37.5-37.7) but he has over the course of the day developed a dreadful croup-type cough, now asleep but breathing very noisily. Should I be thinking of taking him to doc first thing in the morning? Or presume its a virus which has to run its course? Any advice muchly appreciated, thanks, Gemma
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Fri, 29 Jan 2016 Answered on
Twitter Fri, 29 Jan 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of fever and vomiting along with loose stools which means child is suffering from gastroenteritis caused by viral infection or urinary tract infection known as UTI due to Enterococcus faecalis infection. Fever is happening just because of that. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection. Drink plenty of fluids. If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food. Drink plenty of water as well. You should take proper rest.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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
 

Recent questions on Ibuprofen


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Fever And Vomiting

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of fever and vomiting along with loose stools which means child is suffering from gastroenteritis caused by viral infection or urinary tract infection known as UTI due to Enterococcus faecalis infection. Fever is happening just because of that. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection. Drink plenty of fluids. If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food. Drink plenty of water as well. You should take proper rest. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari