2006-07-31 14:01:47 · 21 answers · asked by ecuajr 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Pepto bismol or gum (peppermint)
2006-07-31 14:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lavina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
avoid pharmaceuticals of any kind- these are damaging to the system. If you are talking about upset stomach, chamomile and/ or yarrow tea is good. Some rich (homemade is better than canned unless you can find a good all natural organic) soup broth is good to settle and coat the stomach also.
Her body is not pepto bismol or tums deficient! Give her something natural
2006-07-31 21:05:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Persistent stomach pain, accompanied by a fever (even a low-grade fever) may indicate a medical problem requiring treatment by a physician. Even if you don't have medical coverage, consult a pediatrician or family doctor before administering anything. There are free clinics in most larger cities. Don't put your child "at risk".
2006-07-31 21:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you want to give such a young child Pepto Bismol as I think it contains aspirin which can cause complications.
I would try to determine what type of pain and where it's located. If you think her tummy is just upset, try ginger ale, flat and room temp is better, and remember the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce or toast.
2006-07-31 21:08:42 · answer #4 · answered by Sels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she has a stomachache, you can give her pepto bismol. just make sure to read the side of the bottle to make sure you are giving her the correct dose for her age. pepto bismol is less foul tasting than other stomachache medications, and i think works better for children. you may also want to think about giving her some children's tylenol to help her to ease the pain, and have her drink some 7-up, sprite, other other lemon-lime flavored soda - carbonation helps ease the stomach ache. dont give her any soda that is caramel colored or has any other color to it as that may make it worse.
2006-07-31 21:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by stascia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would Suggest a heating compress wrapped in a towel. They have some good herbal ones that has a calming scent. If that doesn't help. It may be something more serious and a pediatrician should be consulted as it could be more serious then alternative medicines can heal.
2006-07-31 21:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by magikalwolf1975 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the stomach pain....but for now I would say the children's version of Pepto Bismo. If the pain persists then call her pediatrician. Best wishes...
2006-07-31 23:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by Sara Lee 23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7up is the doctors choice. Give her carbonation to soothe the stomach. If that doesn't do it, try childrens tums, or just give her 1 tums. if that doesn't help, you should problably take her to the doctor. NOT the Emergency room unless she's vomiting uncontrollably, or has a fever.
2006-07-31 21:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by seth22rr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sprite, the sugar and bubbles should help to calm her stomach down. Or anything with a base value to help neutralize the acid.
2006-07-31 21:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by daredevilninja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might just be gas pains. Mylicon (simethicone) is mild and will give her relief if that is what it is. Doesn't hurt anything. It is given to babies for the same thing, but works just fine for older kids too (just have to give more.)
2006-07-31 21:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋