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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Child

my daughter is 2 and she s had vomiting last week and diarreah this week. Her stomach is bigger then normal and is quiet hard when i press on it. Shes not complaining of pain. i was wondering if we should bring her to the dr or see how she is in the morning
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Hello,

Has she been in contact with anyone who has been sick recently? Does she attend daycare? Is she taking any medicines? I believe that it is most likely that she has gastroenteritis caused by a virus simply because this is so common among infants.
Signs that her illness is severe and demands immediate medical attention:
- temperature greater than 101.5 F(rectal).
- dehydration- no tears when cries, dry lips, and mouth, wetting diaper less often than usual.
- Not taking enough fluids by mouth(3-4oz every 1-2 hours)
- blood in the stool.
- lethargic, too sleepy.

If she has a viral gastroenteritis, it usually lasts 3-5days.She will want solids when she feels better.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd

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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhea In A Child

Hello, Has she been in contact with anyone who has been sick recently? Does she attend daycare? Is she taking any medicines? I believe that it is most likely that she has gastroenteritis caused by a virus simply because this is so common among infants. Signs that her illness is severe and demands immediate medical attention: - temperature greater than 101.5 F(rectal). - dehydration- no tears when cries, dry lips, and mouth, wetting diaper less often than usual. - Not taking enough fluids by mouth(3-4oz every 1-2 hours) - blood in the stool. - lethargic, too sleepy. If she has a viral gastroenteritis, it usually lasts 3-5days.She will want solids when she feels better. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd