My poor 9 month old boy has viral gastronentitus, often referred to as the 'stomach flu'. He is really suffering poor mite, with diarrhoea and all the symptoms of a cold - temperature, irritability, lots of snot and a hacking cough. The whole family have also had it on and off, it's very contagious despite OCD cleaning and disinfecting. Every time we think we are better and no more diarrhoea, it reappears, with stomach cramps and all its nastiness. It's gone on for over a week; I'm beginning to think we will never feel well again.
I've been to the Doctors twice; once because I was so worried my little boy would dehydrate he was loosing so much fluid and not eating, then again 4 days later when there was no change. Now there are less nasty nappies (4 a day) but he is still upset, out of sorts and not eating and when he does 'go' its loads of horrible liquid yellow.
Doctor prescribed Kaolin for the upset stomach and rehydration powders but I can't get my baby to drink the rehydration powder. Any tips? And suggestions for reintroducing basic foods. Tried banana, potatoes and toast but he doesn?t want anything but yoghurt?
Has anyone experienced a virus like this? I week of being ill and looking after your poorly baby is exhausting. I just feel drained and tearful and so want him to be better. Doctor and Health Visitor really have not been that reassuring or helpful. How long will this go on for? Doctor said it?s just got to run its course but we can?t seem to shake it off. On top of this I have to return to work next week after 10 month maternity leave. Arrgh. So miserable.
There is nothing more heartbreaking than a sick baby. Any advice, reassurance appreciated.
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Ghastly stomach bug
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Babybear6 · 20/11/2008 11:00
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