my daughter is 3yrs. old and has had diahrea and vomitting for the last 3 days. tends to happen when has diary

Question

when she was an infant she was lactose intollerant. Lately everytime she has diary she is vomitting and she has also had diarrhea for the last 3 days. She is just getting over coxsackie disease and i am wondering if this could be the way the virus is working itself out of her body. Or could it be that she is becoming lactose intollerant again.

Answer 1

if your little one has been able to take dairy fine since being off the non-dairy formula she was probably given as an infant then i would say it's a side effect from the virus.

but my main concern is that she has been vomiting and has had diarrhea now for the past 72 hours. she is at high risk for dehydration.

i would definitely make an appointment to see the pediatrician within 24 hours just to make sure she isn't again reacting to the dairy but in the meantime-avoid anything that is making her ill. give her bland,non-irritating foods such as rice,chicken soup,jello and juice and water.

she will need to be seen in the emergency room if:

she suddenly has a fever of 101 or higher
she is not developing tears when crying or the inside of her mouth is dry
she refuses to eat or drink anything-including water
she is unable to keep anything-including water down for more than 3 hours.
she has more than 6 episodes of diarrhea in 3 hours
she becomes lethargic or very sleepy

Answer 2

I am not sure, but I don't think you just "get over" being lactose intolerant. You can ask your Doctor. But I do know that if a 3 year old has been vomiting and had diarrhea for 3 days, she id dehydrated. I also know that dehydration can lead to some very deadly consequences. I think she needs to be seen immediately by a Doctor now. If not her own, then at the ER. I wouldn't wait another day.

Answer 3

I am not familiar with your daughter's illness, so verify if these symptoms are typical for that condition. Contact you pediatrician or alternative practitioner (my preference; my kids are now adults and still call me when they get sick) Most doctors are poorly trained in nutrition and prevention. Naturopathic practitioners use herbs and supplements based on the concept that we are what we eat and the body will heal itself if properly nourished and cared for, this includes mentally and spiritually. Some people develop L intolerance, like myself, in adulthood; many never get over it. Allergy symptoms develop immediately after ingestion or take time to develop. Those symptoms also occur when antibiotics are given. they also occur when the body is fighting a virus or bacteria. If she was on antibiotics, the meds kill all the GOOD bacteria in the body also. She will need an acidophilus supplement that you can buy at the health food store. It is what goes into making yogurt and also called pro-biotics. Milk is for cow's babies. The most common allergy in children during their first year is Milk! You can give her a soy formula. Check your water, boil when in doubt.

Answer 4

He might have acid reflux sickness, while my son did this, the healthcare expert prescribed zantac. Did you go see his healthcare expert after the third day or formerly? in case you went there after and the healthcare expert nonetheless did no longer do something approximately it then you could visit a distinctive healthcare expert or the wellness center for a 2nd opinion because of the fact vomitting this long isn't good on your toddler. useful, breastmilk might sometimes disillusioned toddler's tummy because of the fact of what mommy ate however the result shouldn't final element long except you ate the comparable nutrition for a fewdays promptly. that's no reason to grant your toddler formulation, I hate it while human beings blame each and every little concern toddler has with breastmilk and attempt to confirm each and every little element by applying giving formulation.

Answer 5

Sounds like a visit to the pediatrician is what is needed...
She very may well be lactose intolerant, BUT I would take her to the pediatrician at once...She may become dehydrated and losing valuable minerals etc. with the vomiting and diarrhea. This is not a very good place to have your daughter diagnosed...GET HER TO THE PEDIATRICIAN FAST!!!

Answer 6

Stop giving her dairy. She is likely still lactose intolerant, as this is not something you just "outgrow" in most instances.

But first, take her to the doctor NOW. A child that young with vomiting and diarrhea for that long... she's likely dehydrated, poor kid.

Answer 7

My children have had that virus several times, and did not have vomiting or diarrhea. She could have a secondary viral infection, or it could be the dairy. Has this happened only during the virus? Try removing dairy until she is well, and then reintroduce it and see what happens. Oh, and bring her to a doctor.

Answer 8

I think you should get her tested again. It might be allergic or intollerant (there's a difference). If so...you should look for specific product without lactose without giving up on protein. If it's a virus it won't go on for a long and might get temperature as well.
Good luck.

Answer 9

Humans are supposed to eat human food. Calves are supposed to have milk. Give her a diet rich in raw vegetables and minimum carbs, fats, and sugars. Add just a little protein from fish or chicken. You will be surprised at how healthy one can become on a good diet. The notion that one needs milk is simply ridiculous. A notion perpetuated by the dairy industry.

'nuff said?

Answer 10

Definitely take her to her pediatrician! It does sound like symptoms of lactose intolerance, but could also be her getting over her virus. Her pediatrician or the hospital should be where you go for help now. Good Luck, hope she feels better.