HELP! Re Gastro

[Early Kids]

Brendan has gastro again... last time it was just the runs lasted about a week he had about 2 weeks break and then he got it again, just the runs again for about a week.

This time however, he has so far only had one poop (*TMI* a very sloppy watery mess that went everywhere..) but he is constantly vomiting and unable to keep even water down.

I'm wondering how long is too long with regard to vomiting? It started about 7pm last night, so has been 14 hours now.

Hes not himself, quite lethargic... paler than usual... having trouble with balance (more so than usual, has an ear infection atm too) He doesnt appear to be dehydrated... yet.

[nic]

Sally, DS had gastro a few months ago with horrible vomiting. It lasted for just over 12 hours, then he was good for 12 hours, then had another big vomit. Dr told us it wasn't a bad thing for him to be vomiting for 12 hours, stop for 12 then have another one or two chucks... obviously as long as he wasn't getting dehydrated
HTH a little, and your little man is feeling better asap

Nic

[Early Kids]

Thanks Nic

[Alan]

Hi Sally
If the vomiting does not stop soon and he is not able to keep some fluids down soon then I think a trip to the hospital would be a good idea

[Babytalk]

Just spoke to my sis for you about your sons illness, she is a nurse and a midwife. She said it sounds like a great idea to take him to the hospital especially if he cant keep water down and is still vomiting. Little ones can get dehydrated very very quickly. I hope he gets better very soon and I hope I didnt say anything wrong, since I dont have children of my own yet, just wanted to help you a little in some way.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

BIG DS gastro is awful

I agree that a trip to the hospital wont hurt, especially if hes not holding down water.

Hope he gets better soon

[Lisa]

I agree that a trip to the hospital would be the best thing. At least then you can eliminate any other possibilites if there are any and find out if he is dehydrated or anything.

Hope Brendan is feeling better real soon xx

[Early Kids]

Thanks everyone

I headed up there about 10am, after he vomited up the hydralyte icypole and the little bit of water he took too. His temp was rising, was starting to breath a lot quicker and couldnt stand long (getting lethargic). He was also in a bit of pain.
We were seen pretty much straight away by both nurse and Dr. He was given some Phenergan (sp?) and they left him to rest. He managed to keep that down and was given another hydralyte icypole which he also managed to keep down. After about 2 hours he was starting to look better, still not himself but at least better.

The Dr didnt really want us to go, but as we live close, we've done this before and he was happy with my management plan we were able to come home. Brendan has pretty much slept the entire time.

Today he had no wet nappies, and 1.5 hydralyte icypoles (not including the one that came up) He is sitting on a foot rest with his feet in a small tub of water watching tv

He has also lost about 300grams since his last weigh two weeks ago and is now back under 12kg fully clothed.

Just have to keep an eye on him for now. And fingers crossed no-one else (especially Tristan) catches it.

Thanks again

[Schmickers]

Poor little mite. It sounds as if you know what to look for, but be careful he doesn't get too much mnore dehydrated.

I'm surprised they gave him phenergan. Maxolon or ondansetron would be better choices.

[Early Kids]

Thanks

Hes doing so much better this morning. Still not himself, but at least he's hydrated again.