Our 11mth old little boy has had a stomach bug since sat morning but seems to be getting better and eating a bit more but he still seems to throw up his lunch time and evening meals,does anybody know why this keeps happening?.We make sure he has plenty of water,i did feed him the same amount of what he would normally have today as i am worried of not giving him enough but he was sick quite a lot,any advice would be grateful.(We just had his stomach bug still getting over it,i would have it all over again for him to not have it bless him)thankyou.xx
2007-03-13 06:42:58 · 8 answers · asked by sarz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As your child is very young,it would be best to take advice from NHS Direct..................0845 46 47.
2007-03-13 11:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was sick like this for a few days and I took her to the doctor. She said not to feed her anything for 8 hours not even water. After 8 hours give her a teaspoon of water. If she keeps that down then increase it to a quarter cup. If she keeps that down then a full glass. When she can drink a full glass and not throw up then allow her some crackers and so on. She said it is a virus infection that is really not a big deal for kids but the more you feed them the longer it stays. I would still have your child checked out by a doctor just to be safe.
2007-03-13 13:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by jameshdwyer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way of dealing with a stomach bug is to just drink plenty but not eat.....the food simply feeds the bugs.
2007-03-13 14:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try giving him Pedialyte. Pedialyte replaces all the nutrients that he's missing because of the vomiting. If he can't hold anything down then you shouldn't be giving him any food...just clear liquids; nothing with sugar. If he's hungry anyway, try feeding him some dry toast or crackers. Good luck!
2007-03-13 13:57:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree. Take him to your GP for a check up, both for your own piece of mind and just in case he has a bug again.
Mums are wonderful.
2007-03-13 13:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by bicballpoint 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pedialite is a good hydrator.
Make sure to sterilize EVERYTHING. Doesn't help things if the family is passing it back and forth all the time.
2007-03-13 13:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
firstly take him to see a doctor,,when small children are sick in any way they should bee seen by an expert MD,
dont take chances on advice given by anyone who does not know for sure,,
2007-03-13 13:54:52 · answer #7 · answered by oscar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goto the gp and have him checked, there is a bug going round mind, my neice had it for nearly a week..........
2007-03-13 13:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by Stalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋