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Does Viral Fever Cause Diarrhea And Vomitting In Infants?

my 14 month old son was having a viral fever from 2nd july to 7th july. and from 3rd july he is having loose stools which is creamy. he is not taking any solid foods for the past 4 days and also is refusing drinks. and yesterday morning he vomited 3 times within half and hour. and wetted his previous nights diaper( which i put at 8 pm), only after 1 at afternoon. and again took about 9 hours for the second pee. and today, i noticed him having some difficulty while he is sleeping( having a little cry, refusing reast feed and lying on different ways) and then again he went to sleep. please doctor tell me, whether there is anything serious about these problems and how can am i going to treat my son?
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your infant have symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting which can be caused by viral fever due to gastroenteritis. Lowered immunity of body causes increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. Usually viral symptoms will resolve in one week on its own. I would suggest you to

1) Avoid intake of outside and hot, sharp and spicy liquids.

2) Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest.

3) Do warm saline gargles. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache.

4) Take analgesic such as Flexon and take light diet.

5) You should do tepid sponging as well if fever is of high grade.


Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests a s well.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Viral Fever Cause Diarrhea And Vomitting In Infants?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your infant have symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting which can be caused by viral fever due to gastroenteritis. Lowered immunity of body causes increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to worry. Usually viral symptoms will resolve in one week on its own. I would suggest you to 1) Avoid intake of outside and hot, sharp and spicy liquids. 2) Drink plenty of fluids, have proper rest. 3) Do warm saline gargles. Take anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to prevent fever and body-ache. 4) Take analgesic such as Flexon and take light diet. 5) You should do tepid sponging as well if fever is of high grade. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-4 days. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit general physician once and get it examined and start treatment after proper examination and prescription. Go for blood tests a s well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari