Stomach virus in children/babies

[Hillbeans]

How long does a stomach virus usually last??

What's the difference between that and Rotovirus?

My oldest had a stomach bug but now the baby's had a stomach bug on and off for a week now. He's not dehydrated, but he's barely keeping anything in. I've been giving him some formula and then some pedialyte, but I thought by now (a week) it should have run it's course. I called the Doctor and they mentioned Primadophilus (cultures) which I will get tonight. The Doctor also said if he's not better by tomorrow to bring him in, however I don't really know if there is anything they can do at this point that i'm not trying.

Thank goodness he's still drinking fluids, but I just wish I knew how to help my little boy get better.

 

[mickeyboat]

I saw on the DIS that Rotovirus usually lasts 3-10 days. It could be that: your oldest had it for 3, your youngest for longer. My nephew had it for 2 weeks, and it was an on and off kind of thing. I hope your Dr. will be able to help.

Poor little guy! Hope he is feeling better soon.

Poor you, too for having to change all those diapers.

When the girls were babies, DH stayed home with them one day when they had stomach bugs. He still remembers that he changed 28 diapers while I was at work!

Denae