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Hello my 9 year old son is complaining that his stomach hurts. He describes it as it feels full. He has not eaten anything in 2 days and had thrown up prior to that. He has been sleeping a lot. What might be the issue? Should we try a laxative (because he describes it as it feels full)?
HI WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC your son is suffering from intestinal infection.Because of that there are very high chances of he developing loose motions.Dont do mistake of giving laxative.He will benefit from starting on antibiotic course.So consult your doctor.Such type of patients normaly respond within 48 hours of starting medicine HAPPY TO HELP YOU REGARDS
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What Causes Low Appetite And Stomach Discomfort?
HI WELCOME TO HEALTHCAREMAGIC your son is suffering from intestinal infection.Because of that there are very high chances of he developing loose motions.Dont do mistake of giving laxative.He will benefit from starting on antibiotic course.So consult your doctor.Such type of patients normaly respond within 48 hours of starting medicine HAPPY TO HELP YOU REGARDS