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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhea While Having Stomach Flu

My son had the stomach flu 2 weeks ago and has vomited a few times since and has had diarrhea also, I took him to his family Dr. on Wednesday and he told me he should get better, but he has not. He is lethargic and won t eat. Im am getting pretty concerned. Should I take him to the ER?
posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Hello,

Since your son is still lethargic & emaciated you are suggested to visit ER with him. Get him physically examined, get his vitals checked. He had vomiting & diarrhea. He may need intravenous fluid support to recover faster.

Keeping him at home may make him further weak & dehydrated. Get him Widal, CBC, Urinalysis test done to rule out typhoid, dehydration or any infection. He may need oral or intravenous antibiotics.

In the meantime, you can give him anti-emetics, anti-diarrheals & antacids if needed. Help him stay well hydrated, get him evaluated & treated at the earliest.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician



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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhea While Having Stomach Flu

Hello, Since your son is still lethargic & emaciated you are suggested to visit ER with him. Get him physically examined, get his vitals checked. He had vomiting & diarrhea. He may need intravenous fluid support to recover faster. Keeping him at home may make him further weak & dehydrated. Get him Widal, CBC, Urinalysis test done to rule out typhoid, dehydration or any infection. He may need oral or intravenous antibiotics. In the meantime, you can give him anti-emetics, anti-diarrheals & antacids if needed. Help him stay well hydrated, get him evaluated & treated at the earliest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician