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Why My Son Has Been Experiencing Strong Stomach Pain At Night With Low Fever?

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Posted on Wed, 25 Sep 2024
Question: My son has been experiencing strong stomach pain at night. He is 5 years old. Last night he had a low fever of 37.8. was able to fall asleep and woke up in the middle of the night and vomited went right back to sleep. Was fine all day. Eat, poop, pee and play no troubles. Tonight again but stronger pain. Fever 38.5 which came down with Tylenol. Is sleeping no vomiting yet. But is definitely still has strong pain. Woke up crying and shaking from discomfort.
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Probably a stomach flu, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Stomach pain and fever indicates the presence of an infection, probably a stomach flu.
I recommend to use Tylenol for the fever.
I also recommend to use probiotics.
If the symptoms continues for more than 3 to 5 days, it is better to do some examinations for further evaluation.
I recommend an abdominal ultrasound, blood test and stool test.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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Why My Son Has Been Experiencing Strong Stomach Pain At Night With Low Fever?

Brief Answer: Probably a stomach flu, follow the advice below Detailed Answer: Hello dear, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Stomach pain and fever indicates the presence of an infection, probably a stomach flu. I recommend to use Tylenol for the fever. I also recommend to use probiotics. If the symptoms continues for more than 3 to 5 days, it is better to do some examinations for further evaluation. I recommend an abdominal ultrasound, blood test and stool test. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician