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Could The Stuffy Nose, Foul Smelling Tools And Fever Be Due To Viral Infection?

My 17 month old son has had a stuffy nose, fever for 24 hours and large yellow foul smelling stool twice with 3 days in between. Could this be a virus?

He was lethargic through the fever, but now seems fine but for wanting to nurse constantly and has just had his second weird stool. Has had 2 doses of Tylenol, with tepid baths in between to keep the fever down. Never went past 102.5.

I don't want to risk him getting something else at the doctor's office with so many flus going around.

Thank you for your response.
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
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Hi,

All the symptoms your son is having are indicating viral infection. Keep giving him :

- Tylenol for the fever
- probiotics to stabilize his intestinal flora
- lots of fluids (water, tea, juices)
- tasectan if diarrhea persists

If the symptoms will get worse (especially if fever will persist to be high), I highly suggest to send him to the pediatrician for further evaluation.

Wish fast recovery!
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Could The Stuffy Nose, Foul Smelling Tools And Fever Be Due To Viral Infection?

Hi, All the symptoms your son is having are indicating viral infection. Keep giving him : - Tylenol for the fever - probiotics to stabilize his intestinal flora - lots of fluids (water, tea, juices) - tasectan if diarrhea persists If the symptoms will get worse (especially if fever will persist to be high), I highly suggest to send him to the pediatrician for further evaluation. Wish fast recovery!