He isn't sick at all, no fever and is acting fine but his stomach is very tender and he has had some diarrhea. I am giving him some ginger ale but is there anything else I can give him or do for him? Please dont say call the doctor - it isnt that severe.
2006-08-26 05:08:24 · 11 answers · asked by cyndi71mom 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
The first thing that came to my mind when you said tender is appendix. I would give him tylenol and if it doesn't improve by Monday call the doc and ask them. But (just in case it is appendix) if it gets worse take him to the E.R.
2006-08-26 05:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by mommyofthree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the B.R.A.T. diet = bananas, rice, applesauce and toast (plain) They are bland and soothing on the stomach. Just watch him and if it gets worse, or vomiting and fever begin, take him to the ER. Right before I went to the hospital with appendicitis, my stomachache started off as just uncomfortable, with diarrhea, then came the fever, the vomitting and the severe pain. Something to consider when deciding if the pain is the appendix..pain is mostly on the right side, when the pain gets real bad, it tends to hurt all over, press down on your childs right side and if the pain is worse when you release the pressure, thats indicative of appendix probs, have your child stand on tip toe and 'slam' down hard, if that sends him into excruciating pain, again, indicative of appendix problems.
2006-08-26 06:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he eat too much candy or something else with too much sugar yesterday? This is the most common cause. If that is the case, just give some Children's Immodium. If the stomach pain gets worse then you should call the doc
2006-08-26 05:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a child is sick or has a bellyache with vomiting or the runs you don't want to give them anything because it will prolong the sickness inside of him. You want him to get rid of it so if he's throwing up or going to the bathroom let it run its course if you say its not severe enough for medical attention.
2006-08-26 05:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by paintressa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't sick he is probably having gas cramps. Try having him lay on his belly on a heating pad on low setting. Good luck
2006-08-26 05:14:53 · answer #5 · answered by sexyheater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard that when you have a tummy ache or for women menstrual cramps - get a cat and have it lie on your tummy - supposedly helps.
so, off you go.. find a cat and put it on your son's belly.
2006-08-26 05:15:15 · answer #6 · answered by Sam_I_Am 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him take a warm shower and rest in bed with a cool rag on his head...that always and still works for my kids.
2006-08-26 05:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him Pepto Bismol.
2006-08-26 05:13:35 · answer #8 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe give him some more soilds to eat. like hot foods, tea etc
2006-08-26 06:28:39 · answer #9 · answered by candice s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should see the doctor remember early detection is the best protection...
2006-08-26 05:12:12 · answer #10 · answered by ..Cherry.. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋