Managing Stomach Viruses in Your Child: Symptoms, Treatment, and Remedies

Stomach viruses and food poisoning can cause vomiting and diarrhea in kids. In this video, I cover how to manage these pesky stomach bugs!

0:44 What are infectious reasons for vomiting and diarrhea in kids?
1:23 What is the difference between stomach viruses and food poisoning?
3:53 What is gastroenteritis?
4:30 How can we tell if it’s bacterial gastroenteritis?
5:24 Are stomach viruses contagious?
6:22 How long should your child stay home?
7:05 How to manage symptoms
8:17 How to focus on hydration
10:29 “But my kid is hungry! He needs to eat!”
11:40 Dairy and sugary drinks with diarrhea
12:18 Pain medicines and stomach viruses
12:41 When to seek medical attention
14:11 When does my child need prescription medicine?
12:56 How can we prevent the spread?

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***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.***

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