can a hernia cause fever and diarrhea?

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Answer 1

Not directly: If a hernia is incarcerated (not reducible) this can cause a bowel obstruction that may produce signs of fever and diarrhea. Usually this is associated with pain.

Answer 2

Yes: If a hernia becomes trapped, the contents within it can start to die. This could lead to fever and diarrhea.

Answer 3

No: The typical fevers of childhood illnesses do not cause brain trauma and damage. If the fever is caused by an infection of the brain (meningitis or encephalitis), the infection can cause damage but not the fever. Fevers from heat stroke (in the 107 degree range or more) may cause brain damage but these are not typical fevers of childhood. They result from exposure to extreme heat.

Answer 4

No: No only at very high levels, above 105 degrees, and for prolonged periods of time. Think babies being left in a car on a 90 degree day type scenario. The fevers typical obtained through infection and inflammation (100-104) are not going to cause brain damage or trauma.

Answer 5

No: Fever is part of the immune system, and helps your child fight off infection. Children tolerate even high fevers very well. There is no damage to your child from the fever itself. Fever is a sign that there is illness, so your doctor will evaluate to find out what is causing the fever.

Answer 6

No: A healthy child who gets fever will not get brain damage from the fever. If a child gets a severe illness, such as an infection in the brain, the child may develop brain damage, but that damage was not caused by the fever. Fever is a sign that tells parents to observe the child, and then contact a doctor if any unusual symptoms begin; or contact a doctor right away if the child is <3 months old.

Answer 7

Yes: Certain fruit juices contain a non-digestible type of sugar called "sorbitol". Sorbitol causes the intestines to pull water in to dilute the sugar. This process causes loosening of the stools. Juices that are high in sorbitol are prune, apple, and pear juice. Most babies do not need juice for nutritional reasons when they are young, though small amounts may be recommended in cases of constipation.

Answer 8

Yes: Fruit juices, such as apple, can be very dense in sugars which will draw more water into the intestine causing looser stools.

Answer 9

Yes: Fruit juice can cause diarrhea. So, if the baby has diarrhea, stop the fruit juice and see if the poop becomes normal. If a baby has other ill signs (such as vomiting, fever, or tummy aches), the doctor should examine the baby to see if something more serious than juice is causing the diarrhea.

Answer 10

Yes: We use undiluted fruit juices as a treatment for constipation. Enough pure pear juice will make anybody poop.

Answer 11

Yes: Yes, too much juice (and the sugar in juice) can cause babies and children to have something called toddler's diarrhea. Therefore, i discourage giving any juice to babies or children. I prefer giving them water or breast milk/formula/milk instead.

Answer 12

Yes: Fruit juices, especially pear and prune juices, contain large amounts of naturally occurring sorbitol, which is a natural laxative. It is not easily absorbed in the intestine, and therefore comes out the other end unchanged.

Answer 13

Yes: If drinking too much it can cause toddlers diarrhea.

Answer 14

Yes: "toddler's diarrhea" is diarrhea caused by too much juice. Babies don't need juice at all, and we prefer they get their vitamins from fruit, rather than the juice, which is made up of a lot of concentrated sugar. Juice should be considered a treat, and offering water with each solid meal is a great habit to encourage.

Answer 15

Yes: Gluten sensitivy and allergy (celiac disease) can cause a host of problems including GI symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating), rashes, headaches, blood in the stools, anemia, etc.

Answer 16

Post op complication: If you are having pain, not having any bowel movement and you are sick please get to the closest emergency room if you can. Call 911 if you must. If you are hesitant please page the surgeon on call for your surgeon to make sure that someone can give you exact advice today.

Answer 17

Get to a doctor: It sounds like your intestines may have become stuck in the hernia and you have developed a blockage. I would go to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible and be evaluated by a physician as hernia complications may require emergency surgery.

Answer 18

Treat the fever: Febrile seizures rarely are dangerous to the child if managed well. More risk is the illness and the child's overall health. Medication can be given at onset to stop the seizure. Daily medication is no longer recommended.

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