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What Is The Ideal Diet For Stomach Ache, Loose Motions And Vomiting?

hi,my daughter 6yr(next month) started vomiting yesterday,after 1 vomit she was feeling very tired ,her stomach hurt,badly too,she had fever too,so we went to the doctor ,doc said it s stomach flu,just give her tylnol,if vomit then gravel too,but today morning she started loose motions,she still has a stomach ache,she passed 7-8 stools till this time,igave her only gastrolyte to drink.what can i gave her to eat.?can i gave her clear lentil soup,she had 1wheat cracker .is sporolac help.
Thu, 10 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I am sorry your child is so sick. I would agree with her doctor that she most likely has gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) that is caused by a virus. Does she attend a school where she is exposed to other children her age?

It is important that you offer her liquids so she won't become dehydrated. Go slowly, at first. Give 2-3oz of Pedialyte(where are you? I am in the USA and not aware of Gastrolyte. Is it the same as Pedialyte?) I recommend Pedialyte because it contains the appropriate concentrations of salts and sugar for her body. (Perhaps Gastrolyte is identical.) Make sure the liquid is not cold(which may upset stomach). If she vomits, wait 15-30minutes and re-offer. Aim for 3oz every 1-2 hours. If this remains down, then give lentil soup and crackers. If this stays down and she is hungry, give her anything she wants to eat.

Do not worry about diarrhea. As long as she is able to take liquids( and then solids) the loose bowels will take care of themselves(2-3 days).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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What Is The Ideal Diet For Stomach Ache, Loose Motions And Vomiting?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I am sorry your child is so sick. I would agree with her doctor that she most likely has gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) that is caused by a virus. Does she attend a school where she is exposed to other children her age? It is important that you offer her liquids so she won t become dehydrated. Go slowly, at first. Give 2-3oz of Pedialyte(where are you? I am in the USA and not aware of Gastrolyte. Is it the same as Pedialyte?) I recommend Pedialyte because it contains the appropriate concentrations of salts and sugar for her body. (Perhaps Gastrolyte is identical.) Make sure the liquid is not cold(which may upset stomach). If she vomits, wait 15-30minutes and re-offer. Aim for 3oz every 1-2 hours. If this remains down, then give lentil soup and crackers. If this stays down and she is hungry, give her anything she wants to eat. Do not worry about diarrhea. As long as she is able to take liquids( and then solids) the loose bowels will take care of themselves(2-3 days). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Arnold Zedd