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Question: Hi.
I have a 4 yr old healthy grandson....A few days ago, he woke with vomiting and loose stools in the middle of the nite...The next couple of days, he was fine....It ocurred again tonite after he had been in bed sleeping for a couple of hrs. He woke up, vomited and had diarrhea. Are these symptoms of the flu? Hes fine during the day
I have a 4 yr old healthy grandson....A few days ago, he woke with vomiting and loose stools in the middle of the nite...The next couple of days, he was fine....It ocurred again tonite after he had been in bed sleeping for a couple of hrs. He woke up, vomited and had diarrhea. Are these symptoms of the flu? Hes fine during the day
Brief Answer:
It is not flu.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the description and reports provided by you. Flu refers to an infection caused by influenza virus. In this case however, it seems that your grandson is suffering from an acute gastroenteritis. It could be also due to a viral infection but the affecting virus in this case is not influenza.
You have to give some antiemetic like ondansetron. ORS or oral rehydration solution would be the mainstay of treatment. Prepare it by mixing a full XXXXXXX in the designated amount of water. Give it sip by sip. It will help in preventing dehydration.
Look out for signs of lethargy. If the child becomes lethargic, you would need to take him to a hospital without delay.
Hope that helps.
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Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
It is not flu.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through the description and reports provided by you. Flu refers to an infection caused by influenza virus. In this case however, it seems that your grandson is suffering from an acute gastroenteritis. It could be also due to a viral infection but the affecting virus in this case is not influenza.
You have to give some antiemetic like ondansetron. ORS or oral rehydration solution would be the mainstay of treatment. Prepare it by mixing a full XXXXXXX in the designated amount of water. Give it sip by sip. It will help in preventing dehydration.
Look out for signs of lethargy. If the child becomes lethargic, you would need to take him to a hospital without delay.
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer to be helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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