Sick 4 year old?

Question

SHE IS THROWING UP AND HAS A FEVER OF 100.0 SHE SAYS HER TUMMY HURTS BUT HAS NO OTHER SIGHNS

Answer 1

Sounds like she's caught the bug that's going around. Give her some childrens Motrin and try applying luke-warm compresses to her forehead. Also try letting her soak in a luke-warm bathtub now and then to help bring her fever down some. 100 degrees isn't too high (so pediatricians SAY) for a child, as opposed to an adult. If she starts getting a higher temperature try contacting her doctor and asking them what to do.

There is no need to get her to a doctor ASAP as others have said. If you are really concerned NOW, then contact your doctor and they can instruct you what is best for her at this juncture.
I hope she gets well soon!

Answer 2

Make sure she is hydrated. Children's Pedialyte is good - popsickles or liquids. Start very small - teaspoon at a time.

The fever is not bad at all - considered "low grade" in fact. If she were in school, she would be allowed to attend school because that fever is so low.

Sounds like a bug. Just watch her and if it makes you feel better to see someone before the weekend, do it.

A cool washcloth will help if she's miserable. Tylenol will help but honestly with that low of a fever, let the fever do the job it's intended to do - fight the baddies. Unless she's miserable or the fever gets too high - don't worry because the body is doing what it needs to be doing.

Please don' t hesitate to email me at any time - I've had three children and have had excellent pediatricians.

Here's some info:

Call your pediatrician if:




Despite medication, a high fever is present, or a fever lasts more than 2 days. A high fever is described as 100 degrees or higher in a child under 3 months; 101 degrees or higher in a child 3 to 36 months; 103 degrees or higher in a child over 36 months.

A stiff neck or headache is present.

Your child is producing brown, green or bloody mucus.

Swallowing becomes difficult.

You notice your child has shortness of breath or rapid breathing.

Even after taking a non aspirin pain reliever, your child still does not look right to you.

Your child is showing signs of dehydration, which are, dark yellow urine, infrequent urination, dull or sunken eyes, severe thirst, dry skin, or dry and cracked lips.

Answer 3

I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old so I have been there with my two. With a child 100 isn't a bad temp. They naturally run a higher temp then adults do. However if you see it going up just call and talk to some one at the doctors office to see what they advise.

1. Alternate children's Motrin and Tylenol every 4 hours.
2. When giving medicine go ahead and check temp again.
3. Try giving her some ginger bread cookies or something with ginger in it as it will help with the upset stomach.

Answer 4

Okay don't rush her to the hospital- fevers are not always bad- and this is coming from the Dr's at the Schneiders Childrens hospital out in Colorado. They told me that when I was upset over my son having a fever of 102. He was only 1. They told me the fever fights the infection. So don't freak over a fever of 100. But DO call your pediatrician and get her an appointment. She probably just has a bug. Possibly the flu....so get her checked.

Answer 5

Get her to a doctor immediately. You should not be asking an internet site for advice on this.

I sure am glad we have so many doctor's on yahoo answers. You people can do what you want but I know that if my son had a fever of any temperature and was throwing up I would consult a physician immediately. Just because you've been through it before doesn't mean it's the same bug. And especially if there is vomiting my biggest concern would be for dehydration. If she's vomiting then she won't be able to keep fluids down and she's more prone to dehydration. But hey most of you are too smart you'll do what you want anyway. I'm glad none of you are my wives or you'd be history. Why don't you just let her run around outside in the cold that will get her fever down. Morons.

Answer 6

Don't waste your time going to the doctor. It's a virus that has to run its course. Your doctor probably won't even see her. There's a virus going around. Just snuggle up with her, give her small sips of water or juice when she feels like it, maybe some toast if she can tolerate it, and in a day or so she'll be fine.

Answer 7

Sounds like the flue, just keep an eye on her. give her small amounts of liquids and motrin for the fever. Keep her in bed and let her rest.

Answer 8

What's the question?? It sounds like a stomach virus.

Answer 9

take her to the hospital immediatelly if it goes over 100.00 dont let time pass bye if it gets over 102.00 she can die because she is just a kid and cant handle much or call the doctor and sdk him for advice but do something!!!!
hurry!!

Answer 10

Seriously can you say Doctor . call a Doctor lady please..