What causes stomach ache and flu?
Patient: Hello,My name is izwin.Me n my 3 boys has been down with flu n cough for 3weeks now. we have been going on the second set antibiotics since yesterday.My main concern is that my 8 yr old and 6 yr old has been having stomach ache vomiting and they wont eat. what do i do? from what i gather is that they r having too much meds to cope with. Doctor: HiWelcome to the HCMI understand your concerns but don't worry. The most likely reason for these symptoms is a viral illness which easily spread amongst children. They do not need antibiotics unless and until blood or culture reports suggest a bacterial infection.Repeated antibiotics should be avoided. The need to development of gastritis, indigestion, antibiotic resistance. I would recommend a symptomatic management including antihistamine such as Chlorpheniramine or fexofenadine along with antipyretics.Give Lansoprazole for stomachache and associated vomiting. Hopefully this will help you.Take care