Tummy Bug.
Yesterday, we had Asher checked up by his Pedia because of the series of vomiting and diarrhea that he had at midweek. We were supposed to do the visit on Friday but since he improved and got a lot better in the morning (just one vomiting episode), we postponed it to yesterday instead since we're spending the weekend in Frisco anyway and CMC is much nearer here. Besides, commuting to QC from Makati and back on a payday would be such a torture.
It all started last Wednesday lunch time. He refused to eat his lunch initially but with yaya's persistence, he finished his meal up to the last spoon. A few minutes before his afternoon nap time, he started throwing up. I noticed since then that he vomits mostly every after his formula feeding. He still vomited the next day twice, I think, but it was more of the diarrhea that bothered him. I called his Pedia and was instructed to keep him hydrated at all times with an ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution), lessen his milk intake to half of his usual feeding, then adjust the feeding time keeping in mind not to make him eat or drink within 30 minutes after a vomiting bout as this would only induce him to throw up more. I also monitored his body temperature because fever may suggest that he has an infection, and a lab test must be taken ,his doctor said. His appetite decreased but he kept on asking for water. It's now that I only learned through Wikipedia that these are all symptoms of Gastroentiritis or more commonly known as stomach flu or tummy bug.
His pedia said that it could be a case of brief Gastro attack since he got drastically better in just a couple of days. Just to be sure, she also changed his milk to a lactose free one. Thankfully, he hasn't thrown up nor passed out watery stools anymore for 48 hours now. His appetite has improved also but it hasn't got to its full swing yet though. Nevertheless, I'm thankful that he's a lot better and is continually getting well.
It all started last Wednesday lunch time. He refused to eat his lunch initially but with yaya's persistence, he finished his meal up to the last spoon. A few minutes before his afternoon nap time, he started throwing up. I noticed since then that he vomits mostly every after his formula feeding. He still vomited the next day twice, I think, but it was more of the diarrhea that bothered him. I called his Pedia and was instructed to keep him hydrated at all times with an ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution), lessen his milk intake to half of his usual feeding, then adjust the feeding time keeping in mind not to make him eat or drink within 30 minutes after a vomiting bout as this would only induce him to throw up more. I also monitored his body temperature because fever may suggest that he has an infection, and a lab test must be taken ,his doctor said. His appetite decreased but he kept on asking for water. It's now that I only learned through Wikipedia that these are all symptoms of Gastroentiritis or more commonly known as stomach flu or tummy bug.
His pedia said that it could be a case of brief Gastro attack since he got drastically better in just a couple of days. Just to be sure, she also changed his milk to a lactose free one. Thankfully, he hasn't thrown up nor passed out watery stools anymore for 48 hours now. His appetite has improved also but it hasn't got to its full swing yet though. Nevertheless, I'm thankful that he's a lot better and is continually getting well.
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