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What Causes High Fever And Vomiting In A Child?

My son is 4 1/2 he has thrown up twice over the weekend and has been running fevers. 3 times the fevers were over 100.1 but most of the time they are around 99.8 / 9. He also has a rash in groin area that is bright red and a bumpy light rash on chest and neck. His appetite is next to nothing and he is sleepy a lot. He is also very gassy. Took him to his doctor this afternoon and they checked him for strep throat (negative) and said he just had a virus and could attend school tomorrow. He is usually bouncing around. I just feel like something else might be going on. What do you think?
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of high fever and vomiting which means child is suffering from gastroenteritis caused by viral infection or urinary tract infection known as UTI due to Enterococcus faecalis infection. Fever is happening just because of that. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection. Drink plenty of fluids. If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food. Drink plenty of water as well. You should take proper rest.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes High Fever And Vomiting In A Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of high fever and vomiting which means child is suffering from gastroenteritis caused by viral infection or urinary tract infection known as UTI due to Enterococcus faecalis infection. Fever is happening just because of that. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection. Drink plenty of fluids. If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food. Drink plenty of water as well. You should take proper rest. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari