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Hi I Am 17 Weeks Pregnant And Have Had Stomach

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Posted on Fri, 13 Dec 2019
Question: Hi I am 17 weeks pregnant and have had stomach bug for 12 hours. I have a fever and chills and nonstop vomiting and liquid stool. I’ve tried to keep fluids down as much as I can but not sure what else I can do. Will it harm my baby? I’m a first time mum aged 24 low risk pregnancy
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Use probiotics such enterogermina and keep yourself hydrated.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you should keep yourself hydrating, lower the fever and stay calm.
You can use probiotics such enterogermina and youvita found over the counter in pharmacy.
Use acetaminophen for fever and elevated body temperature.
Eat toasted bread or sticks.
Drink water to keep yourself hydrated and not fruit juices or milk.
It will not harm the baby if you keep yourself hydrated, calm and rest.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

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Hi I Am 17 Weeks Pregnant And Have Had Stomach

Brief Answer: Use probiotics such enterogermina and keep yourself hydrated. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think you should keep yourself hydrating, lower the fever and stay calm. You can use probiotics such enterogermina and youvita found over the counter in pharmacy. Use acetaminophen for fever and elevated body temperature. Eat toasted bread or sticks. Drink water to keep yourself hydrated and not fruit juices or milk. It will not harm the baby if you keep yourself hydrated, calm and rest. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.