i have gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is it okay to take ibuprofen?

Question

Is it ok to take ibuprofen if have stomach flu?

Answer 1

NO: In my humble opinion, the answer is no. Ibuprofen is well known to be a gastrointestinal irritant.

Answer 2

No: Ibuprofen will not help a stomach flu, and it may cause gastritis or stomach ulcers.

Answer 3

No: Don't worry, you cannot pass this through the breast milk. Feel better!

Answer 4

No: Continue to nurse as usual, remember all the antibodies that are in breast milk and that help the infant build his own immune system. Take extra precautions in keeping mom very well hydrated and pay special attention to good hand washing. If there is any concern this might not be just a simple "bug" consult your doctor asap.

Answer 5

No: Strict hand washing with soap and water or with hand sanitizer especially before each breast feeding would be suffice.

Answer 6

Likely: I would say it is likely but hard to be sure, especially if you were very diligent in washing your hands.

Answer 7

No: Whenever someone in your house is sick there's always a chance your baby may get sick too. But whether it's you, dad or a sibling who's sick, the best thing you can do to protect your baby is breastfeed. After exposure to a virus your body will make proteins that fight the virus. Those proteins pass into your breastmilk and protect your baby. So wash your hands well and keep on breastfeeding.

Answer 8

Sometimes: Some stomach viruses can cause mouth ulcers. For example, herpangina and hand, foot and mouth illnesses are two common viral infections. They are annoying, but rarely dangerous. There are several other causes of mouth ulcers, including canker sores, minor trauma, or different viruses. In either case, the only treatments required are pain control and fluids.

Answer 9

Usually Not: Oral ulcers are common in many types of viral infections, but not all viral infections will affect the stomach. As with most all viral infections they will need to run their course and treating the symptoms is the best way to provide supportive relief to your child as their immune system handles the infection on it's own.

Answer 10

ROS: A comprehensive review of systems is often part of a visit with a doctor. It helps to understand more about the patient.

Answer 11

Yes: This is a very popular "mommy make-over" combo because women who have children often have abdominal bulges afterwards and the breasts may have enlarged/drooped. The procedures are safe to do at the same time if the patient is in good health otherwise and the doctor has experience with the procedure. Combining the two increases risks slightly so some people choose to do them separately.

Answer 12

Yes: It is 6-8 hours of surgery but people frequently combine operations to save on the recovery time. You must be in good health though.

Answer 13

Commonly: Yes. This is a relatively common commbination but not as common as a breast lift and/or augmentation with a tummy tuck which is referred to as the "mommy makeover" please make sure to see a surgeon to fully discuss e risks, alternatives and benefits to surgery.

Answer 14

Yes...: Some people want to "get it all over with" and want to do their surgery in one anesthetic. This can be expedient but also can be a fair amount of surgery to sustain at one time. Maybe it is less of a big deal with a small breast reduction, but i tend to get the big ones. :).

Answer 15

Very common: Patient safety is the most important consideration with these types of procedures. Patients often want many things done at once. It is very common and safe to perform breast surgery and abdominoplasty at the same time. However, each patient must be evaluated carefully by a board certified plastic surgeon and the risks fully explained.

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