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How Safe Is Taking Zpack For Mycoplasma?
My 10 year old son has had a headache, sore throat, and tummy ache since Friday. Sunday and Monday he was vomiting and had a fever. He still has a tummy ache and head ache. I took him to the doctor yesterday and she said it s mycoplasma and put him on a zpack. She said he should be remarkably better today. He is not. Any suggestions what this could be? He tested negative for Strep and Influenza A. Thx.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There are other pathogens that can cause these symptoms. These are many viruses which can cause symptoms in various parts of the body simultaneously such as head, throat, and stomach.
I would suggest your son to rest, treat his headache, throat and stomach pain with Acetaminophen and Lozenges drugs, and offer him fluids(they can be cool to soothe his throat) every 2 to 3 hours, if he is not vomiting.
If he vomits, then wait for 2 to 3 hours more before letting him have fluids. Another way to have him feel better if he still has the fever and throwing up would be to place him in the tub of luke-warm water and sponge him down for five to ten minutes.
If this is only a viral illness, then it ought to run its course in 3 or 4 days. You will identify if he is in better health when his appetite returns.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There are other pathogens that can cause these symptoms. These are many viruses which can cause symptoms in various parts of the body simultaneously such as head, throat, and stomach.
I would suggest your son to rest, treat his headache, throat and stomach pain with Acetaminophen and Lozenges drugs, and offer him fluids(they can be cool to soothe his throat) every 2 to 3 hours, if he is not vomiting.
If he vomits, then wait for 2 to 3 hours more before letting him have fluids. Another way to have him feel better if he still has the fever and throwing up would be to place him in the tub of luke-warm water and sponge him down for five to ten minutes.
If this is only a viral illness, then it ought to run its course in 3 or 4 days. You will identify if he is in better health when his appetite returns.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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