she can't keep anything down (apple juice, water etc).
2007-06-07 17:10:25 · 19 answers · asked by ecoandy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Emergency Room!
2007-06-07 17:48:04 · answer #1 · answered by Caitlyn's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off you have my sympathy I'm a mom to five little ones & I must say that having a sick little one especially too young to know whats going on is just about one of the hardest times. Not much you can do but stay calm & be understanding. My now 3 year old use to get these stomach viruses where there wasn't anything else wrong with her, she just out of the blue would start vomiting. Sounds a bit like what you're having there with your little one. Worse part is that there isn't anything the doctor can do. As long as she's not running a fever or doesn't seem to be in pain I'd give it 24 hours, most viruses run there chorse withen then, that's the good news. I gave my daughter yougert & that seamed to stop the vomiting. Yougert has natural cultures into it to balance the good & bad. You could give that a try.
2007-06-07 17:34:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to give her any fluids for an hour or so. Then, once she's been vomit free for an hour, try VERY small sips (3cc or less) of fluid (pedialite is great) every 10 minutes. If she keeps vomitting, I would take her in. But there is no need to worry until she has not had a wet diaper in 12 hours. Also, once she has been able to handle some fluid, do the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) for 48 hours.
2007-06-07 18:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by coopersmima 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really a matter of comfort. If the doc says wait then your child will prob be ok until then but think of how miserable the child is. If I were you and the child had a fever I would go to the hospital. If you are able to give her a cool bath and get her to sleep beside you a little without a temperature than I would wait until morning.
2007-06-07 17:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has only been going on for 4 hours, she will not be dehydrated at this point. As long as she is still urinating, she is fine. When to be concerned about dehydration is when the urination becomes very small and far between, and the tounge is dry or she has no tears. Follow the doctor's instructions and wait until morning. As long as the indicators above are not present, she'll be fine and does not need any medical attention at the moment. The reasoning for waiting until morning is it may just pass. Hope all is well and everyting passes fine!!
2007-06-07 17:21:27 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try pedialyte, it has special electolytes that are easy to digest. It prevents them from becoming dehydrated. There really isn't much a doctor can do for the flu, but if she gets dehydrated she will need to be seen immediately. Check to make sure she is urinating enough.
2007-06-07 17:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by Pregnant with Baby #2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some Pedialyte. If that doesn't start working soon, take her to the ER, because she can dehydrate easily. Don't put her on her back. If she falls asleep, put her in her infant carrier, if you still have it, or her stroller, and lean the back of it down a tiny bit, to make her more comfortable.
2007-06-07 23:20:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my son did the same thing at 3 weeks old, however the age difference and difference in sex bodes well for you. young boys have a common disfunction in thier lower intestinal valve that causes this, however the same thing can happen to girls. i would wait a little while but if she continues to cry constantly and uncontrollably, then you will want to take her in. it may just be a bug that will pass, but the crying should indicate serious discomfort or pain. hope i helped, good luck.
2007-06-07 17:23:46 · answer #8 · answered by robert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would take her to the ER if i were you! That definantly doesn't sound right and if you wait to long she can get dehydrated and would have to stay in the hospital for a while if that happend so if she can't even keep water down take her to the ER ASAP!
2007-06-07 17:18:00 · answer #9 · answered by sillygoosetonda 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try giving things to her in smaller amounts. water is best or pedilyte (ask your pedi) to help prevent dehydration. try 1-2oz of water wait an hour give her 1-2oz more. continue this if it works, if not go w/ a smaller amount or wait a longer period of time. this method works w/ my children i hope it works for you
good luck, and worse case (if you get really concerned)go to the er
2007-06-07 17:16:25 · answer #10 · answered by miranda - 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋