My son has a fever of a 102, diaherra that is whiteish/grey and has been sleeping most of the day. Is this the flu????
He is 1 yr old.
2007-02-27 08:22:00 · 31 answers · asked by BabyQuestions 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
obviously idiot I did call the doctor. take a chill
2007-02-27 08:26:04 · update #1
I would stay it was a stomache virus, or the flu. You are lucky it is not vomiting too! We are just getting over this at our house. My daughter had diarrhea for 10 days. She is now gaining some of her weight back, she lost 2 lbs, but she was only 22 lbs and 34 inches to begin with.
Here is a recipe my doctor gave me for diaherra:
Cereal-Based Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT)
On average, infants and children suffer 2 bouts of diarrhea each year. Diarrhea can become a serious medical concern if dehydration results from the rapids fluid loss. To prevent dehydration, mix up the cereal-based ORT solution below and offer it to your child at the first sign of diarrhea.
Cereal-based ORT Solution
1/2 cup to 1 cup Infant Rice Cereal
2 cups (16 oz) water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Using a 1/4 measuring teaspoon, accurately measure salt, leveling with a knife. Dissolve salt in water.
2. Gradually add cereal to the water until the mixture is as thick as is drinkable. Mix well.
Offer the ORT solution after each diarrheal stool. Infants need about a half cup, older children a full cup. Discard the mixture after 6 to 8 hours or if it becomes too thick to drink.
If your child is vomiting, offer the mixture in small amounts (1/2 to 1 teaspoon) every few minutes. If the vomiting occurs more often than every 45 minutes, call your pediatrician for further instructions.
You can continue to breast or bottle feed your baby during a bout with diarrhea. Children old enough to eat solid foods can continue iwth their regular diet, expecially starchy foods like cereals, breads and pasta, and potassium-rich bananas. Avoid fruit juices, sports drinks, carbonated beverages and foods that are high in sugar.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (APP) recommends starting oral rehydration therapy immediately and continuing feeding during a bout with diarrhea. Cereal-based oral rehydration is an inexpensive therapy that can shorten the duration of your child's diarrhea.
Adapted from the training manual for treatment and prevention of childhood diarrhea with oral rehydration therapy, proper nutrition and hygiene. International child health foundations, inc and Gerber.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-27 08:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by Renee B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either the flu, allergic reaction to something he ate, or he's cutting teeth. I've been there...my daughter is currently having the runs; however, no fever.
Keep pumping him with fluids, especially watered down juice and pedialite. If it persists by tonight, I'll call the doctor back or take him to the ER. He's suffering with a fever that high.
2007-02-27 08:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it definitely could be the flu. There are soooo many viruses out there that cause these symptoms that it is so hard to tell without a flu test. I would say wait it out, as long as he is drinking. If he continues to have these symptoms for several days, take him in to the doc.
2007-02-27 08:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. Make sure he is taking in fluids and get him to a doctor. Fever that high needs medical attention. It
isn't good for the brain nor his system. He can dehydrate
quickly. He is sleepy because of the fever. Please get off of here and get to a doctor.
2007-02-27 08:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Precious Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be teething, flu, a stomach bug ... or anything else.All children are different , it is not possible to guess .
The temperature of that kind is no good in any case.
Give him a lot to drink ( NO MILK !!! ) , children Nurofen works perfect for temperature .
But take him to the doctors tomorrow - better to be safe then sorry ...
2007-02-27 10:11:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take him to the emergency room. Flu, food poisoning, meningitis,?? who knows? It is the fever that can fry his brain. Plus being that small diarrhea will make him lose weight if it isn't controlled.
Mother of 3 teenagers
2007-02-27 08:35:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like some kind of infection to me but is he taking any fluids ?if not he could dehydrate quickly good luck
2007-02-27 08:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by aprilmayy@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fever and diareah are both signs of teething, among other sicknesses. give him some motrin, and if the fever doesn't go down, call your pediatrician.
2007-02-27 08:28:11 · answer #8 · answered by LoriBeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stand up and walk atleast 5 mins after evry 2 hours while working
2016-05-23 10:50:16 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter used to get strep alot and had those symptoms but also vomiting.
2007-02-27 08:50:57 · answer #10 · answered by Lotus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋