RE: CrossPost:: Stomach Flu

April 11, 2006

Place him in bathtub, sitting, with water level just enough to cover

his legs. Water temperature just a few degrees cooler than you would

use for bathing. Scoop water out of the tub with a cup or bowl, and

pour it over his neck and shoulders. Ten minutes or less should reduce

temperature by several degrees. Ibuprofen generally will keep fever at

bay for close to six hours if dose is adequate (10 mg/kg), is more

effective than acetaminophen.

Jim

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Can somebody let us know how to keep the fever down in

Stomach Flu. We have had it since last two days(the

night he vomited 5 times). Since then he has neither

vomited nor had diarrhoea. The only problem is the

fever which keeps going up (today it was about 105). I

don't want to keep him on ibuprofen/tylenol. Any other

herbal or homeopathic remedy would be appreciated.

-Kajuk

PS: Took him to the doctor who said it's viral and

just keep him hydrated and use tylenol for fever.

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April 12, 2006

>

> Can somebody let us know how to keep the fever down in

> Stomach Flu. We have had it since last two days(the

> night he vomited 5 times). Since then he has neither

> vomited nor had diarrhoea.

So long as he is no longer vomiting, try giving Virastop enzyme, and

Motrin if required. Plus the cool bath.

Dana

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