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Dehydration or a virus?



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mom2mysouls




 
 
    
 

Post 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




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:24 pm
Is he using the bathroom?
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oneofakind




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:31 pm
He needs liquid regardless. Powerade.
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missknowitall




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:32 pm
The treatment for both is the same, rest and hydration
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mom2mysouls




 
 
    
 

Post 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




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 28 2022, 7:34 pm
He has to drink something with electrolytes like Gatorade or Pedialyte. Water won't help for dehydration.
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mom2mysouls




 
 
    
 

Post 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




 
 
    
 

Post 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




 
 
    
 

Post 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




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 28 2022, 8:35 pm
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




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Aug 28 2022, 8:38 pm
Put a pinch of sugar or salt in the water.
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mom2mysouls




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Aug 30 2022, 10:05 am
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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