[blparent] stomach flu

[Nikki Fugett-Dobens]

My daughter had the stomach flu once.  I called my pediatrician right away, 
because I had no idea what to do.  She said it took a while for dehydration, 
at least 12 hours.  She said to wait a few hours before giving her liquid, 
basically to make sure her stomach is empty.  Ifit has been 5-6 hours, and 
he hasn't vomited, start with a water and go from there.  I would do this, 
if he has kept throwing up what you have given him.  If he's still throwing 
up today, I would call your doctor, or ifthere's a high fever.  Also, as a 
warning, his appetite might take a few days to become normal again.  I hope 
he feels better soon!


-----Original Message----- 
From: Chad Allen
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 12:42 AM
To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
Subject: [blparent] stomach flu

Hello List,

My son came home with a stomach flu today.

He threw up twice in two hours. I forget how often vomiting needs to happen
before dehydration becomes a concern.

I know it's not twice in two hours but if he continues, when do you go to
the emergency room?


Thanks,

Chad




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