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How Long Do Symptoms Of Stomach Flu Last?

How long does the stomach flu last ? My daughter is going on day 4 , she feels like she needs to throw up but she hasn't. And we went to urgent Care yesterday, the Dr said she is almost over it. But. She is just laying around. Not sure what to do for her. She is 5.
Thu, 19 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting, you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops once daily for 14 days) and ORS , as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician).
Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridge & soups.

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Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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How Long Do Symptoms Of Stomach Flu Last?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It seems your kid is having viral diarrhea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid s having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting, you need not worry. I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops once daily for 14 days) and ORS , as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your pediatrician). Regarding diet - Avoid fruit juices as they might aggravate diarrhea. You can give zinc supplements & ORS apart from normal vegetarian porridge & soups. Best regards Dr Sumanth Amperayani