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What Causes Stomach Flu Symptoms Of Vomiting And Diarrhea?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: Hi. My daughter is 3 1/2 years old and has had stomach flu symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea for 8 days. Is that a normal duration for the stomach flu?
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Answered by Dr. Kaushik K Murthy (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Lab test for stools, maintain hydration.

Detailed Answer:
Hi , thanks for writing to us.

The duration of symptoms is quite long in your child s case.

I would advice you to get a stool test to find out the cause.

Kindly get in touch with the nearest laboratory and get the following tests-
STOOL ROUTINE, STOOL FOR CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY, STOOL FOR REDUCING SUBSTANCES.

Meanwhile maintain her hydration status by giving her oral fluids and ORS solution or powder available in the chemist shops.

Review with reports, thank you, regards.
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What Causes Stomach Flu Symptoms Of Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Brief Answer: Lab test for stools, maintain hydration. Detailed Answer: Hi , thanks for writing to us. The duration of symptoms is quite long in your child s case. I would advice you to get a stool test to find out the cause. Kindly get in touch with the nearest laboratory and get the following tests- STOOL ROUTINE, STOOL FOR CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY, STOOL FOR REDUCING SUBSTANCES. Meanwhile maintain her hydration status by giving her oral fluids and ORS solution or powder available in the chemist shops. Review with reports, thank you, regards.