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What to do with very poorly 19 month old

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mummy2aisha · 25/04/2011 21:55

My daughter since 1pm sunday has been heavly sick 7 times in the day and night and has filled at least 6 nappies with diahorrea. I cant get her to eat or drink but she will try breastmilk but it comes out very soon. She is very sleepy and very in active .I remember she had diahorrea once and the doctor said it was a virus and she be fine. Im really worried how long should I leave it before phoning doctor. There is no rash just to add.

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fartingfran · 25/04/2011 21:57

You should phone NHS Direct 0845 4647.

winnybella · 25/04/2011 21:58

It's probably just a bug, but the real worry is dehydration. Does she have any wet nappies? I would call a OOH perhaps-not sure how long can you wait if she doesn't take in any liquid.

mamasos · 25/04/2011 21:58

phone the doctor hun, the in-active bit sounds worrying. they are there to advise you any time of day or night, (we pay our taxes for it etc!) don't worry about sounding like a paranoid/fussing mum - if they say just virus again so what?! call them please?!!

MyCatIsABiggerBastardThanYours · 25/04/2011 21:58

Hi mummy, is she drinking? That's the most important thing. Just give her water if she wont take milk.

You can always call NHS direct on 0845 46 47 and they will talk to you very quickly about a child - any time of the day.

I hope she feels better soon.

Sirzy · 25/04/2011 21:59

If she isn't drinking is she showing any signs of being dehydrated? (dry nappies, dry inside the mouth?) if she is I would get her to OOH/A and E asap.

TurtlesAreRetroRight · 25/04/2011 22:01

Your key concern is dehydration. The sleepiness and inactivity might be part of a normal virus but can also signify dehydration.

Is she weeing? Is her mouth wet?

Breastmilk is the best thing for her because although it will come back up, some will stay down. I found when dd had a gastro bug that if I limited the amount she had (instead of letting her guzzle), she kept it down better. Sometimes if you can express you can syringe little and often into their cheek (few mils every few mins) to aid hydration. You can use water or a rehydration solution like dioralyte too.

The thing is it's a judgement call. You need to prevent dehydration and take action if it's happening (ie seek help straight away). I'd phone NHS Direct who can talk you through this further or see an ooh doc if you're really concerned.

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mummy2aisha · 25/04/2011 22:02

She has been drinking breastmilk but her nappies are not very wet I am mostly worried about her not getting enough fluild.

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TurtlesAreRetroRight · 25/04/2011 22:03

Her nappies won't be as wet if she's ill but she's still producing urine? Is it normal urine? Not dark or starting to smell a bit? Last wee was how long ago?

allag · 25/04/2011 22:05

if she hasn't been keeping any fluids down i would be very worried about dehydration. has she drunken any meaningful amount since she got sick? how much breastmilk do you think she has taken and has any of it been kept down? if you can't get her to take any fluids and/or she is not keeping them down you should take her to A&E where they will get her re-hydrated. it's most likely a tummy bug but the dehydration is dangerous.

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mummy2aisha · 25/04/2011 22:06

I couldnt tell you when the last wee was because her nappies are wet with runny poo

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Conflugenglugen · 25/04/2011 22:11

I would take her to A&E immediately.

We had to do this with our son at age 22 months, although his dehydration was aggravated by being in a very hot climate; but from what you're saying in terms of being sleepy and inactive, I would absolutely err on the side of caution.

Pancakeflipper · 25/04/2011 22:14

Syringe liquid into her. 5ml every 5 mins, breastmilk or diluted cordial ( slight sugar for energy). Or that sachet mix when people are ill with D&V ( someone's probably given the name ... Begins with a 'D')

Too much liquid in one go can be too much for a tummy so it comes back up. And could you lessen your dairy intake ( not stop but lay off drinking pints of milk and yoghurts etc) cos tummies can sometimes get irritated with dairy when poorly and you are breastfeeding. It probably will make zilch difference but sometimes it helps to get better quicker.

Write down how much liquid you syringe.

Hope she gets better soon.

allag · 25/04/2011 22:15

i agree. take her now. we had the same thing, the same age, and they kept her in for a bit giving her the rehydrating solution and observing for a while. it is really really really worth not taking any risks on this.

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mummy2aisha · 26/04/2011 22:02

Just to say thanks. My daughter is a bit more active today still cant eat anything but she has been breastfeeding like a newborn and still has diahorrea but she is I say 20% better today.

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winnybella · 26/04/2011 22:04

Oh, good. Hopefully she's on the mend.

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