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mom2mysouls
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 Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:09 pm
My son (9) started complaining of headaches yesterday. He later threw up and has been sleeping a lot, which is very unusual for him. Today gave him tylenol, felt better, even ate, but felt weak. Threw up again later.
I'm assuming it's a virus. But how do I know he isn't dehydrated? He was out walking in the heat before this started, without eating/drinking much.
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Java
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:24 pm
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Is he using the bathroom?
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oneofakind
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:31 pm
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He needs liquid regardless. Powerade.
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missknowitall
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:32 pm
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The treatment for both is the same, rest and hydration
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mom2mysouls
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:33 pm
| Java wrote: | | Is he using the bathroom? |
Yes, but not often. First time was dark, after that he says normal. And of course we keep reminding him to drink in between..
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naomi2
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:34 pm
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He has to drink something with electrolytes like Gatorade or Pedialyte. Water won't help for dehydration.
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mom2mysouls
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:34 pm
| missknowitall wrote: | | The treatment for both is the same, rest and hydration |
Ok thanks. I was just nervous he didnt reach the point of dehydration where drinking wont help. He looks so pale and weak.
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mom2mysouls
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:35 pm
| naomi2 wrote: | | He has to drink something with electrolytes like Gatorade or Pedialyte. Water won't help for dehydration. |
We did that, but he threw up right after. He is nauseous. So for now all we keep pushing is water..
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tweety1
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 8:26 pm
| mom2mysouls wrote: | | We did that, but he threw up right after. He is nauseous. So for now all we keep pushing is water.. |
My dr told me 1 tsp of pedialyte or powerade is better than 1/2 c of water. 1 tsp every half hr
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ohmygosh
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 8:35 pm
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If he continues this way, you should bring him to the ER for IV fluids. They can also give him Zofran to prevent vomiting.
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oneofakind
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Sun, Aug 28 2022, 8:38 pm
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Put a pinch of sugar or salt in the water.
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mom2mysouls
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Tue, Aug 30 2022, 10:05 am
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Turns out it is a virus. My next child is having the same thing. Crazy headache, stomach ache, vomitting, and sleeping the rest of the time.
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