HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child Having Cold, Diarrhea, Vomiting. Not Taking Any Fluids. Is It Norovirus?

Hi, my 2.5 year old boy had a cold yesterday but today has had diarreah 4 or 5 times and has vomitted once. I suspect its the norovirus .. he doesn t feel like drinking but I will ofcourse keep trying him. Any more advice? I have even made some watery jelly and have put salt in it, incase I need to rely on desperate measures to get him to get some fluid intake. Any advice would be great.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
Report Abuse
Pediatrician,  's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.

Your child is having gastroenteritis mostly due to a virus.

And the mainstay of treatment is to maintain hydration by giving sips of oral rehydration fluids like Pedialyte, coconut water, and lemon water.

Monitoring of hydration and preventing dehydration are the important aspects of diarrhea management.

You can give Pedialyte even in 2 to 3 sips , wait for some time and give sips like that.

You can give curd and butter milk.

And consult the Pediatrician for the assessment and for the prescription of medication and probiotic.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Diarrhea


Loading Online Doctors....
Child Having Cold, Diarrhea, Vomiting. Not Taking Any Fluids. Is It Norovirus?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Your child is having gastroenteritis mostly due to a virus. And the mainstay of treatment is to maintain hydration by giving sips of oral rehydration fluids like Pedialyte, coconut water, and lemon water. Monitoring of hydration and preventing dehydration are the important aspects of diarrhea management. You can give Pedialyte even in 2 to 3 sips , wait for some time and give sips like that. You can give curd and butter milk. And consult the Pediatrician for the assessment and for the prescription of medication and probiotic. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.