Question 1

my 9 month old infant has vomiting, fever, and diarrhea for 2 days, what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Hope he is better: Probably a virus causing the problems. If he is better great. If not have him/her  seen and be sure a secondary problem like an ear infection has not developed.

Question 2

my 9-month old baby has bad gas, and frequent yellow diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Check for formula intolerance ie lactose, milk protein allergy. Detailed diet history is necessary. May just be viral gastroenteritis.

Question 3

diarrhea in 9 month old contagious?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Most diarrheal viruses in infants are considered contagious through oral secretions during the fever, while viral shedding in the stool may continue for weeks. Most day care centers allow them to return if they are fever free for the preceding 24 hrs.

Question 4

my 9 month old, formula fed son has had diarrhea for 4days. unsure if gastro or reaction to food given at childcare. would lactose-free formula help?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: One of the first  effects diarrhea can have is to reduce a babies ability to absorb lactose. Sometimes a lactose formula for a week or so will allow the gut to stabilize and return to normal absorption.

Question 5

my 9 month old hasn't been eating like he usually does. he also isn't wetting as much. but he has serious diarrhea. is he getting dehydrated? what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Appears dehydrated: Infants can get dehydrated very quickly, especially with diarrhea.  If he is not wetting very much, that is certainly a sign.  You need to call your pediatrician.

Question 6

how long should you wait before going to a house where 3 adults and one 9 month old just had a giv? throwing up, diarrhea, etc

Accepted Answer

Hand washing is key!: Most viral illnesses last 7-14.  With GI illnesses the bug is spread through the mouth and stool (fecal oral spread) and good hand washing is the key to prevention.  Some viral illnesses will remain in the stool for months (ie; hand foot and mouth).  Most viral illnesses are contagious several days before and 1 week into an illness.  So you may be exposed without being aware!  Scrub a dub dub!!

Question 7

9 month old taking amoxicillin for sinus infec and now has yellow diarrhea. is this an allergy or side affect? no other symp but is teething

Accepted Answer

Possible side effect: Amoxicillin ( or any other antibiotic) can cause diarrhea. It is not an allergy to Amoxicillin. Keep your infant hydrated with pedialyte and followup with your pediatrician.

Question 8

what would cause sudden onset of projectile vomiting in my 9 month old. no fever or diarrhea. vomited while nursing?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting: Vomitinfg in children is usually  secondaru to a viral illness.  Projectile vomiting is a term that parents like to use but is usually only seen in babies less than 6 weeks of age with poyloric stenosis. A 9 month old is unlikely to have any type of obstruction develop at that age.

Question 9

could my 5 month old get diarrhea from pediacare infant fever reducer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to happen: More likely a result of whatever caused the fever you treated with the med.

Question 10

my 8 month old infant. she's sick. she is teething . she is a formula fed baby . since december 25th she's had diarrhea . yellow seedy very watery blowouts all the way to her chest which is giving her belly a rash. what's the best way to help her?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Immediately take your child to her Pediatrician. Keep her hydrated. Check her temperature. But get her to Pediatrician.

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My 9 month old infant has vomiting, fever, and diarrhea for 2 days, what is wrong?

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My 9-month old baby has bad gas, and frequent yellow diarrhea?

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Diarrhea in 9 month old contagious?

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My 9 month old, formula fed son has had diarrhea for 4days. unsure if gastro or reaction to food given at childcare. would lactose-free formula help?

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My 9 month old hasn't been eating like he usually does. he also isn't wetting as much. but he has serious diarrhea. is he getting dehydrated? what do i do?

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How long should you wait before going to a house where 3 adults and one 9 month old just had a giv? throwing up, diarrhea, etc

A member asked:

9 month old taking amoxicillin for sinus infec and now has yellow diarrhea. is this an allergy or side affect? no other symp but is teething

A member asked:

What would cause sudden onset of projectile vomiting in my 9 month old. no fever or diarrhea. vomited while nursing?

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Could my 5 month old get diarrhea from pediacare infant fever reducer?

A member asked:

My 8 month old infant. she's sick. she is teething . she is a formula fed baby . since december 25th she's had diarrhea . yellow seedy very watery blowouts all the way to her chest which is giving her belly a rash. what's the best way to help her?

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