A 30-year-old female asked:
1 year old has fever vomiting and loss in appetite. no diahrrea. cough dry. he is drowsy.should i wait and treat at home or should i go to emergency.
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Dr. John cuong Doan answered
17 years experience Family Medicine
Any time a: 1 year old child has sick symptoms and is drowsy, that is never a good sign. He may be very dehydrated from vomiting and losing fluid, or he may be sick from a blood infection. Go immediately to the emergency room to get him checked out. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered on May 31, 2018
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