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What Causes Stomach Ache And Flu?

Hello,My name is izwin.Me n my 3 boys has been down with flu n cough for 3weeks now. we have been going on the second set antibiotics since yesterday.My main concern is that my 8 yr old and 6 yr old has been having stomach ache vomiting and they wont eat. what do i do? from what i gather is that they r having too much meds to cope with.
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Welcome to the HCM

I understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for these symptoms is a viral illness which easily spread amongst children. They do not need antibiotics unless and until blood or culture reports suggest a bacterial infection.

Repeated antibiotics should be avoided. The need to development of gastritis, indigestion, antibiotic resistance. I would recommend a symptomatic management including antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine along with antipyretics.

Give Lansoprazole for stomachache and associated vomiting.

Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
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What Causes Stomach Ache And Flu?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I understand your concerns but don t worry. The most likely reason for these symptoms is a viral illness which easily spread amongst children. They do not need antibiotics unless and until blood or culture reports suggest a bacterial infection. Repeated antibiotics should be avoided. The need to development of gastritis, indigestion, antibiotic resistance. I would recommend a symptomatic management including antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine along with antipyretics. Give Lansoprazole for stomachache and associated vomiting. Hopefully this will help you. Take care