What is causing stomach pain, tiredness and vomitings after viral fever?
Patient: Hi My 11 yr old son had got viral fever for a week. For last 2 days he didnt have fever, but he complains stomach pain and tiredness. Today he had couple of vomittings and motions. He doesnt have fever, and is eating well. Its just that he is feeling very tired and stomach pain and feeling of vomitting. pls advice! Doctor: Hi.Thank you for your question.Let me assur you that your child is fine and you need not panic.Your Child is suffering from Viral fever which explains all the symptoms like bodyache,tiredness,vomiting,Stomach ache.Dehydration caused by the illness can in turn increase the symptoms like tiredness.I generally advice to my patients the following:1)Take Rest2)The illness will subside on its own.No need to go for unnecessary Antibiotics.3)Oral Rehydration Salt4)Proper Diet with Vitamin supplementation.5)Antipyretics if necessay.Hope i answered your questions.Wish you and your family a healthy life.Regards,Dr.Arun Prasad