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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain And Dry Heaving In A Child
My 4 year old son woke up early this morning thirsty, went back to sleep then a couple hours later complained of hurting everywhere...mostly his stomach and began dry heaving. He never actually vomited, just dry heaved with very little yellow color mixed with saliva. He now ha a fever of 102 and won t eat anything.
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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It seems to me that your child is suffering from viral illness. Don't worry they are usually self limiting.
You may give him acetaminophen for pain and fever both. Repeat the dose at 6-8 hours interval if required.
Start Syp. Benadryl or Chlorpheniramine for sore throat and dry heaving if present.
T. Lansoprazole will be useful for stomach pain which seems to be due to gastritis.
Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral fluids.
In case fever spikes more than 39 degrees Celsius even after 2 days, then I would recommend you a proper clinical examination by pediatrician.
Hopefully this will be of help. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
Welcome to the HCM
It seems to me that your child is suffering from viral illness. Don't worry they are usually self limiting.
You may give him acetaminophen for pain and fever both. Repeat the dose at 6-8 hours interval if required.
Start Syp. Benadryl or Chlorpheniramine for sore throat and dry heaving if present.
T. Lansoprazole will be useful for stomach pain which seems to be due to gastritis.
Keep him well hydrated by regular feeds and oral fluids.
In case fever spikes more than 39 degrees Celsius even after 2 days, then I would recommend you a proper clinical examination by pediatrician.
Hopefully this will be of help. For further questions, you may contact me.
Take care
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