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Do Loose Pale Yellow Stools Mean Body Fighting Stomach Flu Infection?
Hi, my 12 month daughter showed signs of a stomach flu a week ago today. (throwing up for about 24 hrs) She has since then has had loose pale yellow stools.... Does this mean she is still fighting the virus? Could she still be contagious to others? Should I be concerned for her?
Ps. My husband & I both were sick too, but we don't have yellow stool?!
Ps. My husband & I both were sick too, but we don't have yellow stool?!
Sat, 17 May 2014
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Gastroenteritis causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some or all of these symptoms are present.
If she is still having loose stools then the infection can still be transmitted.
The risk of transmission is significantly reduced by careful handwashing since the infection can be passed in this way.
At her age, you have to be very careful with her fluid management because children are at risk of dehydration. Her fluid losses need be replayed, oral rehydration fluid is the best option.
Dehydration is associated with decreased urination, drowsiness, increased heart rate, dry skin/mouth, lack of tears.
If any of these are seen then it would be best visit a doctor.
I hope this helps
Gastroenteritis causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Some or all of these symptoms are present.
If she is still having loose stools then the infection can still be transmitted.
The risk of transmission is significantly reduced by careful handwashing since the infection can be passed in this way.
At her age, you have to be very careful with her fluid management because children are at risk of dehydration. Her fluid losses need be replayed, oral rehydration fluid is the best option.
Dehydration is associated with decreased urination, drowsiness, increased heart rate, dry skin/mouth, lack of tears.
If any of these are seen then it would be best visit a doctor.
I hope this helps
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