need some advise DD's high temps/diarrhea :(

[Butterfly Child]

I took DD to the doctors today, shes had raging high temps since midday yesterday n all through the night , shes off her food.. the doctor said it must be a virus but gave me some antibiotics prescription incase to give to her tomorow if things havent improved..

the question i have is, shes just in the last few hours after seeing the doc she's had really bad diareah(can't spell sorry tmi) Since about 430pm , ive had to change her nappy 3 times, shes drinking abit of fluids a few little sips when shes able to not alot tho... what else can i do, im really worried about her, she has those faraway sick looking eyes its horrible , shes been sleeping on and off on my chest but wakes up with little night terrors and chcks to make sure shes still with me.. Any tips or suggestions, she was having panaol but got my hands on some nurofen just waitng a few more hours so i can give her some more, her temps still hifgh 38-39 atm!

[Jakabella]

Its terrible when they are so sick. Are you able to get her to the hospital? Thats what I would be doing - they may not be able to do much but I would be getting her checked out. They may gove her some fluids.
I hope she gets better soon xox

[~me~]

If there is vomitting with the diahorreaha (sp?) and the high temp I would be taking her to her hospital or a 24hr clinic. More to ease your mind and they are likely to make her a priority given her age and symptoms.
If you can't get to one, ring Nurse on Call 1300 60 60 24 and see what they have to say, even ring the after hours medical care 03 9429 5677 and see if a Dr can come to you. It doesn't sound like AB's are going to work as it does sound viral.
I would be keeping her with you all night and try and get some fluids into her. Keep up with the panadol.
I hope your little girl it better soon BC

[Fleur]

High temps can come with gastro viruses. I'd be more worried about her hydration, keeping her fluids up. If you are concerned it never hurts to get them checked out, even just to put your mind at ease. Do you have Medcall's number?
hope she's better soon hun.

ETA - Pming you Medcall number

[Cupcake]

My niece was really sick a few months ago, couldnt keep anything down and my dad brought her a purple drink from the chemist, i think its what ss_storm is talking about, that kept her fluids up.

Hope she's better soon!!

[Butterfly Child]

Thanks girls, i just made her up some jellies for tomorow might, go into town tomorow to get those electrolyte(is that wat u call them?) at the chemist?
shes finally asleep for the moment.. might try and get some sleep too...
i managed to get her drink some more water when i gave her the nurefen so thats good! luckily she sleeps in my bed anyway ill be able to keep an eye on her tonight n check her temps again xx

[Butterfly Child]

SS storm- yeh shes really tired sleeping on and off on my chest just looks really drained and drowsy all the time ill see how she goes overnight shes still pretty warm but asleep for now, if she wakes up ill maby try some cool washes etc wish us luck xx thx again hun

[ss_storm]

Is she really lethargic? Are you able to put her in a lukewarm bath to try and help her temp? I know it's probably a bit late to be putting her in a bath though.
Maybe try and give her some electrolytes..the name escapes me atm, but there are iceblocks you can buy which are great for rehydration. If you are really worried about her though I'd consider taking her to emergency if you can get there..little ones can go downhill so quickly. Hope she is better soon, sounds like you've had an awful time of it the last couple of days!