TXMomof4 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 DS has been sick now for more than a week. Last Monday he felt bad and slept all day. Tuesday he started diarrhea and has been throwing up or diarrhea, or both since then. I thought he was getting better but last night we had another round of explosive diarrhea. He's drinking plenty of liquid - I'm not worried about dehydration, but I've never had a stomach bug last this long. I'm wondering if there's something else going on. Would you take him in yet or just let it continue to run its course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4them Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 During both of my pregnancies I had a 7 day stomach bug. They both got better when I went in and got Iv fluids. Strange but true. I would at least call. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Can you call the clinic to talk to a nurse? Whenever I'm on the fence, I can call our clinic and give them an accurate account of what's going on, and they'll advise over the phone on whether I should bring a child in or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'd take him in or call in if they have a nurse-line. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'd take him in. Sounds like his system is just overwhelmed and needs help fighting the bug.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 When my fil had something like this he was advised to eat lots of yogurt to help build up the good bacteria that keeps things in proper working order. That bacteria has gotten depleted and can't build itself back up because things are moving too fast through his system. IIRC dehydration can still be an issue when it's all coming back out too quickly. That was my ds's situation, except his was nonstop vomiting. The doc said he couldn't rehydrate which just caused the vomiting to continue. I still don't understand how that all works, but after ds got the IV to rehydrate he was fine. Yes, I'd take him in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 This winter's stomach bug seems to be lasting a week or so. If he's drinking well and keeping some fluids down, I would not take him in. I would probably call the doctor/nurse, though, just to check in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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